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Lat Long: 58.65° N 3.24° W

Tang Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 29 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tang Head sea temperature is
12.1°C
1.0° 

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 30 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 31 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 31 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, WNW swell with 799 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 30 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period with W 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 Friday (Oct 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tang Head in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 31) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 30) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 30th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 31st Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 31st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
Monday
2
Tuesday
3
Wednesday
4
Night
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PM
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Night
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AM
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Night
AM
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Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
W
14
1
W
14
0.9
W
13
1
W
13
1.4
WNW
13
1.5
W
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.6
W
13
0.7
W
16
0.8
W
14
0.7
W
14
0.7
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
546
363
273
356
711
775
639
439
593
380
240
260
192
106
115
248
229
178
144
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
25
S
20
S
10
NW
10
NNE
5
NNW
25
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
5
W
5
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
Wind State
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:25PM3.00m
10:40AM3.02m
11:22PM2.74m
11:36AM2.84m
00:37AM2.49m
12:50PM2.69m
2:11AM2.34m
2:18PM2.61m
3:40AM2.34m
3:39PM2.65m
4:51AM2.45m
4:46PM2.74m
Low Tide
4:49AM0.38m
5:19PM0.27m
5:38AM0.64m
6:17PM0.46m
6:36AM0.88m
7:29PM0.62m
7:50AM1.07m
8:56PM0.67m
9:20AM1.10m
10:20PM0.56m
10:40AM0.97m
11:23PM0.40m
cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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Temp °C
13
12
15
16
9
10
10
10
10
9
9
9
8
8
8
8
9
10
10
Feels °C
10
6
12
14
7
9
7
4
4
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6
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5
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7
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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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