Tang Head Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.65° N 3.24° W

Tang Head Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tang Head sea temperature is
12.4° C
0.1° 

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 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 12s period, WNW swell with 179 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period. 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 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 12th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 12th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
7
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
11
0.7
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
8
0.2
W
9
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
138
78
49
31
18
36
30
19
72
158
98
47
25
14
17
12
6
5
5
5
5
Wind (km/h)
10
ENE
10
E
10
ESE
15
E
10
ESE
10
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:38PM2.70m
7:06AM2.79m
7:37PM2.89m
8:11AM2.91m
8:32PM3.09m
9:09AM3.01m
9:23PM3.27m
10:03AM3.04m
10:11PM3.39m
10:53AM3.02m
10:58PM3.43m
11:41AM2.94m
11:44PM3.37m
12:28PM2.82m
Low Tide
1:10AM0.61m
1:38PM0.49m
2:08AM0.34m
2:32PM0.35m
3:01AM0.08m
3:20PM0.24m
3:51AM-0.11m
4:06PM0.17m
4:39AM-0.21m
4:50PM0.17m
5:25AM-0.21m
5:33PM0.24m
6:10AM-0.10m
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4:22
4:24
4:24
4:26
4:28
4:30
4:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:14
10:13
10:12
10:09
10:08
10:07
10:06
10:04
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Temp °C
12
12
12
12
12
13
13
12
14
15
16
17
17
17
18
20
20
21
22
19
21
Feels °C
10
10
9
9
9
10
9
10
11
12
13
13
13
14
14
17
18
17
19
15
21
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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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