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The Cove surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 20 Mar 2026 GMT
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The Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Cove sea temperature is
7.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove this week:

The surf forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 16 days are 11.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 21st Mar)16ft (5.0m) 16s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 22nd Mar)23ft (7.0m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 25th Mar)36ft (11.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, gales from the W by Tue night).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
6
8
9
8
0
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8
4
0
0
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0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
4
WNW
4.5
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
7
WNW
8.5
WNW
6
WNW
5
WNW
3.5
W
4
W
4.5
W
9
WNW
9.5
WNW
7
WNW
4.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.6
W
Period(s) (?)141415161615141516151413121217161614131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)241743246186994411309790969942132134992159209531427942325821459714590825389769929491669629
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
20
S
45
W
45
W
50
W
30
WNW
25
WSW
35
SW
55
WSW
60
WSW
70
W
60
WNW
65
NW
50
NNW
45
NNW
35
NNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		crossglassoffcrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:08AM
5.30
9:36PM
5.08
9:44AM
5.30
10:11PM
5.02
10:22AM
5.17
10:49PM
4.88
11:04AM
4.93
11:31PM
4.66
11:55AM
4.61
12:22AM
4.40
1:02PM
4.25
1:31AM
4.15
2:37PM
4.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:28PM
0.87
3:41AM
1.18
4:05PM
0.94
4:19AM
1.25
4:43PM
1.13
4:59AM
1.41
5:25PM
1.44
5:46AM
1.65
6:14PM
1.83
6:43AM
1.93
7:15PM
2.24
8:02AM
2.15
8:46PM
2.52
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise6:18--6:15--6:11--6:09--6:05--6:03--6:00--
Sunset-6:27--6:29--6:31--6:34--6:36--6:38--6:40-
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-------12-17--122----
Temp. °C1313988107656611865554444
Feels °C (?)863463-3-5-4-2-10-4-8-8-8-9-8-7-6-3
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Information about the The Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Cove 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 Cove) 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 Cove 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 Cove, 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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