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Tang Head surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tang Head this week:
The surf forecast for Tang Head over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tang Head in the next 12 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tang Head over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | |
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 kJ (?) | 24 | 2580 | 1561 | 149 | 161 | 123 | 208 | 550 | 418 | 315 | 211 | 238 | 237 | 36 | 342 | 285 | 102 | 160 | 141 | 176 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:24AM 2.55 | 7:25PM 2.82 | 8:11AM 2.70 | 8:08PM 3.00 | 8:47AM 2.83 | 8:44PM 3.13 | 9:17AM 2.93 | 9:16PM 3.21 | 9:45AM 2.99 | 9:46PM 3.23 | 10:11AM 3.01 | 10:16PM 3.19 | 10:38AM 3.00 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:58AM 0.61 | 1:16PM 0.83 | 1:48AM 0.36 | 2:00PM 0.61 | 2:29AM 0.16 | 2:38PM 0.43 | 3:04AM 0.03 | 3:13PM 0.30 | 3:37AM -0.03 | 3:45PM 0.23 | 4:07AM -0.01 | 4:16PM 0.22 | 4:37AM 0.09 | 4:47PM 0.27 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:00 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:07 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast
Offshore wind has become cross-off at Tang Head (moderate winds from the SSW at Wick Airport 24 km from Tang Head). 1.6m 7s swell from the SW with a 0.7m 14s groundswell from the W and a 0.5m 11s groundswell from the NNW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Tang Head Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tang Head provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tang Head can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tang Head surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tang Head) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tang Head may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Scotland - North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Tang Head, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 17 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wick which is 26 km (16 miles) away and Kirkwall, 40 km (25 miles) away.
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