Tang Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.65° N 3.24° W

Tang Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tang Head sea temperature is
12.9° C
0.4° 

Tang Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tang Head surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 391 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tang Head this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tang Head in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 24th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tang Head over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue afternoon, moderate winds from the NW by Wed night).

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
1
NW
8
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
8
1
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
9
1.7
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
6
1.7
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
100
64
59
122
91
86
81
66
50
98
107
245
207
280
314
224
179
87
45
73
154
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
40
W
25
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
11:41AM2.94m
11:44PM3.37m
12:28PM2.82m
00:30AM3.23m
1:14PM2.69m
1:17AM3.02m
2:01PM2.55m
2:07AM2.78m
2:51PM2.44m
3:02AM2.56m
3:47PM2.36m
4:05AM2.39m
4:48PM2.33m
Low Tide
5:33PM0.24m
6:10AM-0.10m
6:16PM0.37m
6:55AM0.10m
7:00PM0.55m
7:39AM0.36m
7:47PM0.75m
8:27AM0.63m
8:40PM0.95m
9:21AM0.88m
9:47PM1.11m
10:30AM1.06m
11:12PM1.17m
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4:30
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4:41
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10:06
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Temp °C
11
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Feels °C
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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 16 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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