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The Bowl surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 03 Jul 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bowl this week:
The surf forecast for The Bowl over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Bowl in the next 12 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 04) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 3rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 5th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sat 5th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 45 | 89 | 207 | 244 | 218 | 514 | 393 | 895 | 603 | 616 | 571 | 593 | 325 | 228 | 219 | 171 | 132 | 144 | 163 | 207 | 350 | 381 | 446 | 644 | 531 | 370 | 313 | 326 | 318 | 252 | 257 | 199 | 147 | 108 | 79 | 71 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:51PM 3.95 | 3:49AM 4.17 | 4:47PM 3.94 | 4:50AM 4.06 | 5:44PM 4.01 | 5:52AM 4.03 | 6:38PM 4.12 | 6:53AM 4.06 | 7:27PM 4.27 | 7:47AM 4.15 | 8:10PM 4.43 | 8:35AM 4.26 | 8:50PM 4.57 | 9:17AM 4.37 | 9:27PM 4.70 | 9:57AM 4.47 | 10:03PM 4.80 | 10:35AM 4.55 | 10:38PM 4.87 | 11:13AM 4.58 | 11:15PM 4.91 | 11:52AM 4.58 | 11:53PM 4.90 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:39PM 2.54 | 10:28AM 2.17 | 10:51PM 2.55 | 11:29AM 2.21 | 12:00AM 2.46 | 12:25PM 2.18 | 12:58AM 2.30 | 1:14PM 2.11 | 1:46AM 2.10 | 1:58PM 2.01 | 2:29AM 1.90 | 2:38PM 1.90 | 3:07AM 1.71 | 3:17PM 1.81 | 3:45AM 1.54 | 3:54PM 1.73 | 4:22AM 1.41 | 4:31PM 1.69 | 4:59AM 1.33 | 5:08PM 1.68 | 5:38AM 1.30 | 5:47PM 1.72 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:11 | - | - | 4:13 | - | - | 4:13 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:16 | - | - | 4:18 | - | - | 4:18 | - | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:26 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 10:23 | - | - | 10:22 | - | - | 10:22 | - | - | 10:21 | - | - | 10:20 | - | - | 10:19 | - | - | 10:17 | - | - | 10:16 | - | - | 10:15 | - | - | 10:14 | - | - | 10:13 | - | - | 10:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the The Bowl Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Bowl provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for The Bowl 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 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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