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Tang Head surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 BST
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Tang Head surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tang Head sea temperature is
13.9° C
 (Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 17th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 19th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tang Head over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the N by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Thu night, light winds from the NNW by Fri night).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
0
1
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
W
1.9
WNW
1.8
NW
1.4
NNW
0.8
NNW
0.5
W
0.3
W
1.6
W
1.6
W
1.7
W
3
W
4
W
3
W
1.5
NW
1.3
NNW
2.2
N
2.3
N
2.3
N
2
NNW
Period(s) (?)9914779910915141313121010106666
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)636594387396416152922811971059994265442241629628428356399411299
Wind
(km/h)
40
NE
35
NNE
30
NW
40
WNW
35
NW
15
N
25
ESE
35
SSE
20
SSW
35
S
25
SSE
40
SW
30
WNW
30
NNW
15
NW
10
N
20
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNW
35
NNE
40
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:27PM
2.41
4:43AM
2.32
5:07PM
2.44
6:19AM
2.39
6:28PM
2.61
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:03PM
0.94
10:49AM
1.18
11:47PM
0.85
12:17PM
1.05
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
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise6:39--6:43--6:45--6:47--6:48--6:50--6:54--
Sunset-7:34--7:30--7:28--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:16-
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
421221-1----1------41
Temp. °C131313131313131414151615131110101010111211
Feels °C (?)578569810109119744644831
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Tang Head (fresh winds from the ENE at Wick Airport 24 km from Tang Head). 0.7m 9s swell from the WNW with a 0.2m 10s swell from the NNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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24 km away, 59 min ago

37 km/h
ENE
0.0
13.9
Air / Water (°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 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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