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Tang Head surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 09 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
7.4° C
 (Which is 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 Saturday (Feb 14) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tang Head in the next 12 days are 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 14th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 16th Feb)11ft (3.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 16th Feb)18ft (5.5m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 7mm) on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Sun morning).

Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
5
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
W
0.9
WNW
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.9
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
W
1.5
NNW
0.6
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
1.2
W
0.7
W
2.1
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
4
WNW
Period(s) (?)242018161514211817169141312138127141310
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)44653911417163103682911586317387140542555160139420408021903316
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
35
SE
40
SE
40
ESE
40
E
40
E
40
ENE
30
NE
30
NNE
20
N
20
NNE
25
ENE
20
N
10
N
5
WSW
35
SSE
60
SSE
35
S
20
SSE
35
ESE
35
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		ononcross-
on		ononglasscross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:00AM
2.27
2:30PM
2.24
3:15AM
2.19
3:58PM
2.16
4:41AM
2.22
5:25PM
2.21
5:56AM
2.36
6:31PM
2.35
6:50AM
2.57
7:19PM
2.51
7:30AM
2.79
7:56PM
2.66
8:03AM
2.99
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:55AM
1.20
8:37PM
1.27
9:31AM
1.33
10:27PM
1.33
11:22AM
1.25
11:49PM
1.20
12:25PM
1.05
12:39AM
1.00
1:08PM
0.80
1:17AM
0.78
1:44PM
0.53
1:51AM
0.56
2:18PM
0.28
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Mon
16
Sunrise-8:00--7:56--7:54--7:52--7:50--7:47--7:45-
Sunset--4:54--4:57--5:00--5:01--5:04--5:07--5:08
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light snow
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
2------111112---2-1113
Temp. °C766544444334444435534
Feels °C (?)0-3-3-5-6-6-6-4-4-5-3-4-301-5-10-4-3-5-6
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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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