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The Cove surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 06 Jan 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
9.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cove this week:

The surf forecast for The Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 06) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cove in the next 12 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) 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 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 6th Jan)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 8th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 13th Jan)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast A light fall of snow, heaviest on Tue morning. Turning milder with light rain (total 8mm) on Tue night. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Tue night, min -1°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Tue night, calm by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Sun night, min 0°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, gales from the SSE by Sat night).

Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
2
1
2
0
2
4
4
4
0
2
3
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
N
1
N
0.8
N
1.6
NNW
1.2
NNW
1
W
0.8
W
1.4
W
2
W
2
W
1.9
W
1.7
W
1.4
W
2.2
NNW
1.2
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
1
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.9
W
Period(s) (?)999881110121213121212811101313121114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)288164101341187235127529105813551062827528587332962293243333001468
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
15
SSE
30
E
10
S
10
W
15
SSW
25
SSE
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
WSW
20
NW
15
W
15
S
40
SSE
55
SSE
50
SSE
50
S
20
SSE
20
SE
45
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcrossoffcrossoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:20AM
5.18
11:05PM
4.72
11:03AM
5.07
11:51PM
4.54
11:47AM
4.89
12:37AM
4.33
12:32PM
4.67
1:24AM
4.14
1:22PM
4.42
2:17AM
3.99
2:18PM
4.18
3:17AM
3.91
3:23PM
4.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:40PM
0.99
4:50AM
1.68
5:25PM
1.17
5:32AM
1.87
6:11PM
1.42
6:16AM
2.08
6:59PM
1.70
7:05AM
2.30
7:52PM
1.97
8:03AM
2.48
8:53PM
2.19
9:19AM
2.58
10:03PM
2.31
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Sunrise9:02--9:00--9:00--8:59--8:57--8:56--8:56--
Sunset-3:37--3:40--3:41--3:42--3:45--3:47--3:48-
light snow
light snow
mod rain
light snow
light snow
part cloud
snow showers
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-17-----------1112---
Temp. °C223221133355224457678
Feels °C (?)-4-2-1-1-1-2-6-4-3-1-3-3-3-3-8-9-6-21-2-4
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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 12 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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