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The Bowl surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 05 Dec 2025 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
The Bowl surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bowl sea temperature is
10.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (Dec 06) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 08) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Dec 08) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 6th Dec) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 9th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 8th Dec) | 13ft (4.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the SSE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Mon night). Mainly near gales. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Fri 12 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 16 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 836 | 190 | 700 | 1339 | 631 | 399 | 222 | 16 | 2746 | 6699 | 2022 | 1586 | 1406 | 913 | 1470 | 724 | 704 | 463 | 786 | 1759 | 1901 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:56AM 5.18 | 9:29PM 4.96 | 9:42AM 5.12 | 10:23PM 4.80 | 10:29AM 5.00 | 11:19PM 4.59 | 11:19AM 4.83 | 12:19AM 4.37 | 12:14PM 4.64 | 1:22AM 4.17 | 1:14PM 4.46 | 2:29AM 4.04 | 2:19PM 4.32 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:48AM 1.17 | 3:16PM 1.02 | 3:33AM 1.33 | 4:04PM 1.05 | 4:20AM 1.57 | 4:53PM 1.17 | 5:07AM 1.85 | 5:46PM 1.37 | 5:58AM 2.13 | 6:44PM 1.59 | 6:55AM 2.37 | 7:48PM 1.80 | 8:03AM 2.53 | |||||||||
Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | Monday 08 | Tuesday 09 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Fri 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:48 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 3:22 | - | - | 3:22 | - | - | 3:22 | - | - | 3:21 | - | - | 3:21 | - | - | 3:19 | - | - | 3:19 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | 11 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -3 | -2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
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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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