Surf Forecasts:
The Bowl surf forecast from 13 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 20 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 15 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, NNW swell with 6,591 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 20 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period with NNE 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 Friday (Nov 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 15) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 20th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 20th Nov) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sun 15th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri morning, min 2°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Mon morning, moderate winds from the N by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | Thursday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | W 6 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | NNE 11 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 12 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 643 | 408 | 899 | 2508 | 1980 | 1773 | 6591 | 4838 | 4079 | 5041 | 5442 | 2397 | 1353 | 1221 | 957 | 1436 | 1366 | 2546 | 3165 | 2584 | 1570 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross |
High Tide | 10:16AM4.60m | 10:50PM4.17m | 10:53AM4.44m | 11:36PM3.99m | 11:37AM4.26m | 00:33AM3.84m | 12:33PM4.10m | 1:44AM3.77m | 1:42PM4.01m | 2:57AM3.81m | 2:54PM4.02m | 4:02AM3.95m | 3:59PM4.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:44PM1.75m | 4:48AM2.12m | 5:24PM1.93m | 5:28AM2.33m | 6:10PM2.11m | 6:16AM2.53m | 7:08PM2.25m | 7:21AM2.67m | 8:19PM2.29m | 8:42AM2.69m | 9:34PM2.21m | 10:00AM2.56m | 10:36PM2.01m | ||||||||
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 | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:03 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — |
 | — | 3:57 | — | — | 3:56 | — | — | 3:53 | — | — | 3:52 | — | — | 3:49 | — | — | 3:48 | — | — | 3:45 | — |
mm | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Feels °C | -2 | -2 | 0 | -2 | 2 | 0 | -8 | -4 | -3 | -5 | -5 | -3 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -3 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | — | — | W 11 | W 11 | — | NNW 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 12 | W 13 | W 14 | W 16 | W 15 | N 12 |
| kJ | 643 | 169 | 49 | 14 | 1980 | 1773 | — | — | 10 | 10 | — | 2397 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 28 | 53 | 264 | 714 | 623 | 1570 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | NNW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | W 11 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | — | ENE 14 | — | W 13 |
| kJ | — | — | 14 | — | — | 961 | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 9 | 3 | 12 | 55 | — | 20 | — | 229 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | NNW 14 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | — | N 10 | NNE 11 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 12 | N 13 | N 12 | — |
| kJ | — | 408 | 899 | 2508 | — | — | 6591 | 4838 | 4079 | 5041 | 5442 | — | 1353 | 1221 | 957 | 1436 | 1366 | 2546 | 3165 | 2584 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 259 | 309 | 368 | 422 | 428 | 110 | 167 | 526 | 592 | 530 | 223 | 207 | 183 | 183 | 239 | 183 | 183 | 183 | 86 | 9 |
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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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