Surf Forecasts:
Tang Head surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 14s period, W swell with 11,057 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tang Head in the next 16 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 21st Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 18th Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tang Head over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 15 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 229 | 186 | 552 | 3756 | 11057 | 4462 | 2271 | 1208 | 1464 | 2556 | 4842 | 4873 | 3463 | 2047 | 928 | 545 | 367 | 371 | 470 | 836 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 00:36AM2.66m | 12:52PM2.56m | 1:24AM2.40m | 1:44PM2.36m | 2:36AM2.18m | 3:07PM2.21m | 4:16AM2.08m | 4:47PM2.21m | 5:47AM2.14m | 6:03PM2.35m | 6:50AM2.29m | 6:56PM2.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:30PM0.61m | 6:48AM0.81m | 7:09PM0.86m | 7:27AM1.09m | 7:59PM1.11m | 8:21AM1.32m | 9:20PM1.29m | 10:02AM1.43m | 11:30PM1.25m | 11:55AM1.32m | 00:42AM1.03m | 12:52PM1.10m | 1:24AM0.76m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — |
 | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:14 | — |
mm | — | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 11 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | NE 8 | S 6 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | S 6 | SSW 5 | S 7 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 15 |
| kJ | 229 | 186 | 552 | 2 | 18 | 104 | 2271 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 6 | 1 | 34 | 928 | 545 | 367 | 371 | 470 | 836 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SE 6 | — | N 8 | N 8 | NW 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | SE 7 | — | N 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 7 | WNW 18 | W 10 |
| kJ | 114 | 22 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 63 | 159 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NW 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 20 | N 7 | NE 8 |
| kJ | 10 | 3 | 5 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 4 | SW 5 | W 12 | W 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 5 | W 12 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | SSW 3 | — | SSW 3 | S 3 | — | SSW 2 |
| kJ | — | 35 | 41 | 3756 | 11057 | 4462 | 7 | 1208 | 1464 | 2556 | 4842 | 4873 | 3463 | 2047 | 2 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 393 | 658 | 601 | 648 | 442 | 5 | 460 | 829 | 1108 | 768 | 588 | 400 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | 8 |
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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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