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Tang Head surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 16 Jan 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
8.4° 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 Sunday (Jan 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period. 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 Monday (Jan 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 18th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 19th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 19th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSE on Mon night, gales from the SE by Wed morning).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
1
0
1
0
2
4
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
1.3
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
2
WNW
2.5
W
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.2
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)141312121110102118161616141313121111101312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1030581305175116784817123443304327726101257506330235127121100206100
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
20
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
35
SE
35
SSE
40
SE
55
SE
55
SE
65
SE
55
SE
55
SE
50
SE
50
SE
50
SE
55
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
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
/ height (m)
7:47AM
2.80
8:11PM
2.68
8:24AM
2.95
8:48PM
2.75
8:57AM
3.06
9:22PM
2.78
9:28AM
3.14
9:54PM
2.78
9:58AM
3.18
10:27PM
2.76
10:29AM
3.17
11:01PM
2.71
11:02AM
3.11
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:37AM
0.72
2:02PM
0.57
2:12AM
0.57
2:38PM
0.40
2:45AM
0.45
3:14PM
0.26
3:19AM
0.37
3:49PM
0.16
3:53AM
0.33
4:24PM
0.10
4:28AM
0.35
5:00PM
0.10
5:04AM
0.41
5:38PM
0.17
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
Sunrise-8:48--8:47--8:45--8:42--8:41--8:40--8:37-
Sunset--3:56--3:59--4:01--4:04--4:06--4:07--4:10
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clear
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light rain
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light rain
Rain (mm)
---------4--15------1
Temp. °C678765777878888766654
Feels °C (?)-11331-11222-1-1-2-4-6-5-6-6-6-7-9
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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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