Surf Forecasts:
The Bowl surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bowl this week:
The surf forecast for The Bowl over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Bowl in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 16 days.
G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down the next two weeks for The Bowl.
Look, to be honest, there’s a whole lot of nothing in the first few days. The first real chance to get wet is Tuesday the 14th in the morning. That’s your standout. We’re looking at a clean 3ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period, carrying a moderate 246 units of energy (moderate wave energy). The wind is a gentle ESE breeze, cross-off, so it’ll be glassy on the face. It’s a fairly consistent advanced reef break, and crowds can pop up sometimes, but for that morning, it’s the best bet. The water temp is 55°, about average for the time of year.
After that, it’s a rough week. Wednesday the 15th and Thursday the 16th are tiny and weak. From Friday the 17th through the middle of the following week, the swell gets bigger, but the wind is mostly cross-shore and fresh, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. The 21st of July Tuesday morning brings a 6ft swell from the west with a short 8-second period and a strong 427 units of energy, but it’s cross-wind and rainy – only for the hardcore.
The end of the run, on Sunday the 26th of July morning, shows another good window. A 5ft west swell, 9-second period, and 396 units of energy (moderate wave energy). The wind is a gentle SE breeze, cross-off, and the report says “expect good surf conditions.” That’s promising for a weekend session, but it’s a long way out, so temper your expectations.
So, your best bet is Tuesday the 14th morning. The rest is mostly frustration unless you’re willing to wait for that last Sunday.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 |
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 kJ | 51 | 45 | 65 | 132 | 242 | 125 | 64 | 39 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 142 | 141 | 132 | 80 | 75 | 44 | 59 | 76 | 64 | 61 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:36PM4.92m | 9:14AM4.82m | 9:27PM5.10m | 10:07AM4.91m | 10:14PM5.21m | 10:57AM4.92m | 10:59PM5.25m | 11:45AM4.85m | 11:44PM5.19m | 12:31PM4.70m | 00:29AM5.05m | 1:16PM4.50m | 1:14AM4.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:27PM1.53m | 2:58AM1.22m | 3:16PM1.44m | 3:47AM0.99m | 4:03PM1.40m | 4:34AM0.87m | 4:47PM1.44m | 5:20AM0.88m | 5:31PM1.54m | 6:05AM1.00m | 6:14PM1.70m | 6:51AM1.22m | 6:58PM1.91m | ||||||||
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 | 4:24 | — | — | 4:26 | — | — | 4:28 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:31 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:13 | — | — | 10:12 | — | — | 10:09 | — | — | 10:08 | — | — | 10:07 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 7 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 51 | 45 | 65 | 132 | 242 | 125 | 64 | 39 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 142 | 141 | 132 | 80 | 75 | 44 | 3 | 31 | 26 | 40 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 7 | W 14 | W 12 | — | W 18 | W 18 | — | — | E 5 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | NW 8 | W 9 | W 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 15 | 106 | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 21 | W 15 | E 7 | W 19 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 10 | N 8 | N 7 | W 14 | W 9 | E 6 | W 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 1 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 6 | E 2 | ESE 2 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | NW 3 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 6 | WNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 4 | — | 2 | 59 | 76 | 64 | 61 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 170 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 183 | 183 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 21 | 176 | 110 | 63 | 186 | 298 | 21 |
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The above surf forecast table for The Bowl provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bowl can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bowl 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 (The Bowl) 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).
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Are you planning a holiday in Scotland - North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near The Bowl, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 7 km (4 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 39 km (24 miles) away and Kirkwall, 56 km (35 miles) away.
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