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Tang Head Surf Forecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
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The wind is still offshore at Tang Head (light winds from the S at Wick Airport 24 km from Tang Head).
24 km away, 38 min ago
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 Friday (Dec 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 17s. 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 2.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (Dec 02) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 2nd Dec) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 2nd Dec) | 7ft (2.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 2nd Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tang Head over the next 12 days.
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Rating (10 max) |  |  | | |  | | | |  | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 194 | 2241 | 2723 | 2033 | 1172 | 1505 | 1197 | 812 | 439 | 284 | 156 | 96 | 178 | 186 | 151 | 110 | 149 | 160 | 161 | 113 | 80 | 47 | 50 | 617 | 2071 | 658 | 329 | 286 | 179 | 96 | 62 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 279 | 238 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:01AM 2.41 | 3:57PM 2.71 | 5:03AM 2.52 | 4:59PM 2.75 | 5:53AM 2.66 | 5:53PM 2.80 | 6:35AM 2.79 | 6:40PM 2.85 | 7:11AM 2.89 | 7:22PM 2.89 | 7:45AM 2.97 | 8:00PM 2.90 | 8:17AM 3.02 | 8:37PM 2.89 | 8:50AM 3.03 | 9:14PM 2.84 | 9:25AM 3.00 | 9:52PM 2.75 | 10:01AM 2.94 | 10:31PM 2.61 | 10:40AM 2.85 | 11:13PM 2.46 | 11:21AM 2.74 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:25PM 0.54 | 9:45AM 1.02 | 10:37PM 0.48 | 10:58AM 0.89 | 11:34PM 0.40 | 11:55AM 0.73 | 12:21AM 0.34 | 12:43PM 0.57 | 1:03AM 0.31 | 1:24PM 0.44 | 1:40AM 0.32 | 2:02PM 0.36 | 2:16AM 0.36 | 2:38PM 0.32 | 2:51AM 0.42 | 3:14PM 0.33 | 3:25AM 0.49 | 3:50PM 0.38 | 3:59AM 0.58 | 4:27PM 0.47 | 4:33AM 0.68 | 5:06PM 0.58 | 5:09AM 0.80 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Dunnet Bay which is 9 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Tang Head.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tue 13 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Summary | light rain | light rain | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | light rain | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | some clouds | rain shwrs | some clouds | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | light rain | light rain | some clouds | rain shwrs | cloudy | rain shwrs | some clouds | cloudy | some clouds | light rain | some clouds | cloudy | light rain | light snow |
Rain (mm) | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Low °C | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -2 | -3 | -3 | 0 | -2 | -11 |
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 |
| Sunset | 3:26 | - | - | 3:25 | - | - | 3:23 | - | - | 3:22 | - | - | 3:22 | - | - | 3:21 | - | - | 3:19 | - | - | 3:19 | - | - | 3:18 | - | - | 3:18 | - | - | 3:18 | - | - | 3:18 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu night, calm by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat night, min 1°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the N by Tue morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
