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Tang Head surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 16 Mar 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
7.3° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 14s 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 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 3AM. 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 Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 19th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 19th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 17th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the SW by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sun morning).

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
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5
3
3
3
2
2
4
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
W
3
W
2.4
W
2.3
W
1.7
W
1.7
WNW
1.5
W
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.9
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.2
WNW
2
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1
W
Period(s) (?)181614141312111413121211141214141313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1745057152811355520291494708125777551941120275610851683165813261103749480238
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
25
S
35
S
35
S
25
SSW
25
SW
15
W
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SE
10
S
5
SW
10
SE
10
S
0
ESE
10
ESE
25
SE
35
SSE
40
SE
40
SSE
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offglasscross-
off		offglasscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:28PM
2.67
7:27AM
3.00
8:00PM
2.86
7:59AM
3.19
8:31PM
3.01
8:30AM
3.33
9:01PM
3.12
9:03AM
3.41
9:33PM
3.17
9:39AM
3.39
10:06PM
3.15
10:18AM
3.29
10:42PM
3.05
11:02AM
3.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:22AM
0.58
1:48PM
0.16
1:57AM
0.36
2:22PM
-0.08
2:31AM
0.18
2:56PM
-0.22
3:07AM
0.06
3:32PM
-0.25
3:45AM
0.02
4:09PM
-0.17
4:24AM
0.06
4:48PM
0.03
5:06AM
0.19
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--6:24--6:22--6:18--6:16--6:13--6:09--6:07
Sunset6:15--6:19--6:21--6:22--6:24--6:28--6:30--
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
12-3-----------------
Temp. °C810121299109887810109978877
Feels °C (?)23452356654666762-1-1-20
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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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