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The Left surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 20 Jan 2026 GMT
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The Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Left sea temperature is
8.6° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Left this week:

The surf forecast for The Left over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Left in the next 12 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 22) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 27th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 27th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 20th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, gales from the SE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Sun night, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the ESE on Fri morning, light winds from the NE by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
0
0
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
W
2.1
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.9
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.4
W
1.1
W
1
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
1.5
NNE
1.3
N
Period(s) (?)1615141313121217151313181619161413121288
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4524313418847824752391324705062732151035777051420682430251132234234
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
40
SE
45
SE
50
ESE
50
ESE
60
SE
60
SE
60
ESE
60
ESE
60
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
45
ESE
40
ESE
35
E
20
E
10
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:25AM
4.94
9:55PM
4.64
9:57AM
4.98
10:28PM
4.64
10:30AM
4.99
11:03PM
4.60
11:05AM
4.93
11:42PM
4.52
11:44AM
4.82
12:25AM
4.39
12:30PM
4.65
1:18AM
4.25
1:27PM
4.45
2:23AM
4.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:43PM
1.29
3:51AM
1.60
4:18PM
1.25
4:25AM
1.62
4:53PM
1.27
5:01AM
1.69
5:32PM
1.35
5:39AM
1.82
6:13PM
1.50
6:24AM
1.99
7:02PM
1.70
7:18AM
2.18
8:03PM
1.92
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise8:45--8:42--8:41--8:40--8:37--8:36--8:33--
Sunset-4:06--4:07--4:09--4:13--4:15--4:16--4:20-
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Rain (mm)
---112--4-1------1-1-
Temp. °C888676554443333335553
Feels °C (?)1-1-2-5-4-7-8-8-10-9-8-9-8-7-6-3-10-2-2-3
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Information about the The Left Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Left provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Left can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Left 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 Left) 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 Left 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 Left, 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 38 km (24 miles) away and Kirkwall, 56 km (35 miles) away.

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