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The Left Surf Forecast
/ Scot – North Coast (31 surf breaks) /
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The Left surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 18 Oct 2025 BST
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 Saturday (Oct 18) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Left in the next 12 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 18th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 23rd Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 25th Oct) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Left over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly near gales. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 179 | 154 | 125 | 71 | 48 | 15 | 28 | 12 | 19 | 80 | 99 | 239 | 327 | 340 | 541 | 586 | 682 | 643 | 910 | 1916 | 3498 |
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 | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:44PM 4.72 | 8:25AM 4.63 | 8:21PM 4.86 | 8:54AM 4.72 | 8:53PM 4.93 | 9:19AM 4.78 | 9:23PM 4.93 | 9:45AM 4.81 | 9:52PM 4.86 | 10:10AM 4.79 | 10:21PM 4.73 | 10:36AM 4.73 | 10:51PM 4.56 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:37PM 1.98 | 2:01AM 1.35 | 2:13PM 1.77 | 2:35AM 1.27 | 2:46PM 1.60 | 3:06AM 1.25 | 3:18PM 1.50 | 3:36AM 1.29 | 3:49PM 1.46 | 4:05AM 1.39 | 4:20PM 1.50 | 4:33AM 1.53 | 4:52PM 1.60 | ||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:56 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:55 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | 4 | 2 | 17 | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast
light winds from the S at Wick Airport mean that it is offshore at The Left. 0.8m 10s swell from the N with a 0.2m 7s swell from the WNW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.- light winds from the S at Wick Airport mean that it is cross-off at Thurso Reef. 0.6m 9s swell from the N with a 0.2m 7s swell from the NW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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