
Surf Forecasts:
Tang Head surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with 391 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tang Head this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Tang Head in the next 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 24th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tang Head over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue afternoon, moderate winds from the NW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
100 | 64 | 59 | 122 | 91 | 86 | 81 | 66 | 50 | 98 | 107 | 245 | 207 | 280 | 314 | 224 | 179 | 87 | 45 | 73 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:41AM2.94m | 11:44PM3.37m | 12:28PM2.82m | 00:30AM3.23m | 1:14PM2.69m | 1:17AM3.02m | 2:01PM2.55m | 2:07AM2.78m | 2:51PM2.44m | 3:02AM2.56m | 3:47PM2.36m | 4:05AM2.39m | 4:48PM2.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:33PM0.24m | 6:10AM-0.10m | 6:16PM0.37m | 6:55AM0.10m | 7:00PM0.55m | 7:39AM0.36m | 7:47PM0.75m | 8:27AM0.63m | 8:40PM0.95m | 9:21AM0.88m | 9:47PM1.11m | 10:30AM1.06m | 11:12PM1.17m | ||||||||
4:30 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 | — | — | 9:59 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:54 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | NE 6 | NE 5 | N 8 | — | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
100 | 64 | 59 | 4 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 37 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 51 | 179 | 87 | 45 | 73 | 154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 4 | ENE 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 14 | W 9 | WNW 12 | W 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | E 5 | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | W 13 |
— | 1 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 4 | 7 | 27 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 9 | — | — | W 14 | W 13 | W 9 | ENE 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | N 6 | NE 8 | NE 6 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 3 | — | W 4 | — | — |
8 | 7 | 20 | 122 | 91 | 86 | 81 | 66 | 50 | 98 | 107 | 245 | 207 | 280 | 314 | 224 | 5 | — | 9 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 87 | 87 | 207 | 207 | 45 | 87 | 87 | 109 | 265 | 601 | 308 | 473 | 951 | 87 | 111 | 207 | 45 | 87 | 135 | 33 |
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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.










