The Left Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.62° N 3.65° W

The Left Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Left sea temperature is
13.0° C
0.4° 

The Left surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Left surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, WNW swell with 277 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Left this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Left in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
9
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.7
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
1.2
WNW
5
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
NW
8
0.9
WNW
7
1.3
WNW
5
1.4
WNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
25
27
55
210
125
110
99
140
104
75
42
62
72
83
83
90
84
77
69
122
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
10
SSE
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NW
30
WNW
25
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
30
W
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
20
W
30
W
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
10:14PM5.21m
10:57AM4.92m
10:59PM5.25m
11:45AM4.85m
11:44PM5.19m
12:31PM4.70m
00:29AM5.05m
1:16PM4.50m
1:14AM4.84m
2:04PM4.29m
2:03AM4.58m
2:54PM4.11m
2:57AM4.31m
Low Tide
4:03PM1.40m
4:34AM0.87m
4:47PM1.44m
5:20AM0.88m
5:31PM1.54m
6:05AM1.00m
6:14PM1.70m
6:51AM1.22m
6:58PM1.91m
7:38AM1.51m
7:46PM2.13m
8:29AM1.81m
8:40PM2.34m
9:27AM2.09m
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4:31
4:31
4:33
4:35
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4:39
4:41
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10:09
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10:00
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Temp °C
20
18
19
17
14
13
13
12
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12
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15
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Feels °C
17
16
18
15
13
9
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7
9
8
9
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10
9
8
9
8
10
12
10
10
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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 16 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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