The Left surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 06 Mar 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
7.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period. 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 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 7th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 7th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 7th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, near gales from the SW by Wed morning).

Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
7
8
6
5
4
4
4
2
4
3
3
1
2
1
3
2
1
0
2
5
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
4
W
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
W
2.3
W
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.2
WNW
1.7
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.6
W
1.9
W
1.7
W
2.2
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
W
Period(s) (?)131515151413131414141212111413161313131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)287065297371509937522655175127242119175182057963914221003236925712278276023133485
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
S
15
SSE
10
SW
10
ESE
15
SSW
20
W
15
SSW
15
SSE
25
S
40
SSE
45
S
45
WSW
35
SW
40
S
50
S
45
SW
30
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:35PM
4.75
10:41AM
4.96
11:04PM
4.60
11:12AM
4.69
11:34PM
4.41
11:47AM
4.38
12:09AM
4.20
12:28PM
4.06
12:54AM
3.99
1:28PM
3.77
2:02AM
3.81
3:04PM
3.60
3:40AM
3.76
4:55PM
3.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:32AM
1.51
4:56PM
1.41
5:05AM
1.70
5:27PM
1.71
5:40AM
1.94
6:00PM
2.03
6:19AM
2.20
6:38PM
2.34
7:11AM
2.47
7:33PM
2.63
8:38AM
2.65
9:18PM
2.80
10:36AM
2.57
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Fri
13
Sunrise-6:54--6:52--6:48--6:46--6:43--6:41--6:37-
Sunset--5:57--5:59--6:01--6:04--6:06--6:08--6:10
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C6101110101171086999887910767
Feels °C (?)0565574633331-2-2-1-2-1-2-21
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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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