Surf Forecasts:
The Bowl surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 15s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 17s period, W swell with 13,353 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 16s period with W 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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Bowl in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Tue morning, moderate winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 17 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 1049 | 2476 | 2960 | 1686 | 1693 | 13353 | 6633 | 9388 | 4937 | 1227 | 1510 | 1197 | 1766 | 1687 | 1001 | 1466 | 3389 | 11723 | 8903 | 5485 | 2303 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 10:41AM4.83m | 10:54PM4.78m | 11:10AM4.70m | 11:28PM4.52m | 11:40AM4.53m | 00:05AM4.24m | 12:15PM4.32m | 00:51AM3.96m | 1:00PM4.10m | 1:57AM3.73m | 2:07PM3.91m | 3:32AM3.63m | 3:39PM3.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:50PM1.44m | 5:06AM1.54m | 5:24PM1.61m | 5:37AM1.82m | 6:01PM1.83m | 6:10AM2.11m | 6:42PM2.07m | 6:49AM2.41m | 7:33PM2.31m | 7:43AM2.67m | 8:47PM2.48m | 9:12AM2.83m | 10:28PM2.46m | ||||||||
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 | 7:43 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — |
 | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Feels °C | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 17 | W 14 | — | WNW 13 | W 12 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | N 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | 38 | 17 | 8 | 1686 | 1693 | 13353 | 6633 | — | 4937 | 1227 | 838 | 1197 | 878 | 1687 | 1001 | 339 | 214 | 127 | 8903 | 5485 | 2303 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | — | — | E 9 | — | SE 8 | NW 18 | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 |
| kJ | 7 | — | — | 6 | — | 23 | 2319 | — | — | 913 | — | — | — | 690 | 556 | 333 | — | 90 | 58 | 36 | 48 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 246 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | S 4 | SSE 5 | — | — | WNW 14 | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | — | — | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 18 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1049 | 2476 | 2960 | 35 | 80 | — | — | 9388 | — | — | 1510 | 1126 | 1766 | — | — | 1466 | 3389 | 11723 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 678 | 759 | 412 | 850 | 759 | 33 | 171 | 148 | 171 | 35 | 35 | 38 | 38 | 288 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 38 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
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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 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).
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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