The Pole Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.60° N 3.41° W

The Pole Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Pole sea temperature is
13.1° C
0.5° 

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


The Pole surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 24 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,501 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Pole this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Pole in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 24th Jul)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
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PM
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Night
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PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
6
1
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.7
WNW
8
1.9
WNW
6
2
WNW
7
2
WNW
8
1.7
NW
8
1.6
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.6
WNW
7
2.1
W
7
2.5
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
108
106
173
122
84
74
82
45
117
237
352
297
356
452
371
343
202
232
420
824
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
NW
25
NW
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
30
WNW
35
WNW
40
WNW
35
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
30
W
30
W
25
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:41AM2.94m
11:44PM3.37m
12:28PM2.82m
00:30AM3.23m
1:14PM2.69m
1:17AM3.02m
2:01PM2.55m
2:07AM2.78m
2:51PM2.44m
3:02AM2.56m
3:47PM2.36m
4:05AM2.39m
4:48PM2.33m
Low Tide
5:33PM0.24m
6:10AM-0.10m
6:16PM0.37m
6:55AM0.10m
7:00PM0.55m
7:39AM0.36m
7:47PM0.75m
8:27AM0.63m
8:40PM0.95m
9:21AM0.88m
9:47PM1.11m
10:30AM1.06m
11:12PM1.17m
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4:31
4:33
4:35
4:37
4:39
4:41
4:43
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10:06
10:04
10:01
10:00
9:59
9:57
9:54
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Temp °C
12
12
12
12
12
11
14
13
12
13
13
12
14
14
13
12
13
14
15
17
15
Feels °C
8
8
7
7
8
8
9
8
9
8
8
6
7
7
7
7
9
11
9
11
9
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Information about the The Pole Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Pole provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Pole can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Pole 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 Pole) 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 Pole 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 Pole, 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 27 km (17 miles) away, Kirkwall and Lossiemouth.

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