Surf Forecasts:
Tang Head surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, W swell with 607 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tang Head this week:
The surf forecast for Tang Head over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tang Head in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tang Head over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | N 6 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | NW 7 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 17 | 46 | 75 | 176 | 228 | 127 | 75 | 27 | 17 | 26 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 607 | 394 | 212 | 68 | 40 | 52 | 81 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 10:37PM3.48m | 11:13AM3.02m | 11:16PM3.40m | 11:50AM2.93m | 11:55PM3.22m | 12:27PM2.81m | 00:36AM2.99m | 1:05PM2.66m | 1:19AM2.72m | 1:48PM2.49m | 2:11AM2.47m | 2:43PM2.34m | 3:19AM2.27m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:30PM0.09m | 5:02AM-0.26m | 5:09PM0.13m | 5:40AM-0.12m | 5:48PM0.25m | 6:18AM0.12m | 6:26PM0.43m | 6:55AM0.42m | 7:06PM0.66m | 7:33AM0.73m | 7:49PM0.90m | 8:17AM1.02m | 8:45PM1.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Feels °C | 11 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | N 9 | N 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 8 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 6 | W 8 | W 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 27 | 13 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 607 | 394 | 212 | 68 | 27 | 35 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | N 8 | NNW 7 | W 10 | WNW 6 | N 7 | W 8 | N 6 | ENE 4 | ENE 8 | N 8 | NE 4 | W 9 | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | 1 | 10 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 40 | — | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | W 12 | NNW 7 | N 7 | W 6 | N 6 | W 6 | — | — | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 5 | NE 4 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 4 | W 5 | W 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | — | — | ESE 3 | SE 5 | SW 3 | W 6 | S 4 | S 4 | — | NNW 6 | — | NW 7 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 46 | 75 | 176 | 228 | 127 | 75 | — | — | 1 | 47 | 3 | 67 | 12 | 6 | — | 28 | — | 52 | 81 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 87 | 840 | 610 | 754 | 307 | 45 | 18 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 40 | 45 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 658 | 940 | 790 | 207 |
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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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