The Pole surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 23 Dec 2025 GMT
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The Pole surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Pole sea temperature is
10.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Pole this week:

The surf forecast for The Pole over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Pole in the next 12 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 24th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 24th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 24th Dec)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue night, min 5°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
0
0
0
2
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
W
2.3
WNW
2
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.9
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.2
N
0.8
W
1.7
NNW
1.1
N
1.4
N
2
NNW
Period(s) (?)1313131312131213121211109101012147111111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1264177712591599139213231098862593278151176255367365376289289287499925
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
5
S
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
0
WSW
5
WNW
15
NNW
15
NE
15
NNE
0
WSW
10
WSW
20
WNW
25
W
30
NW
30
NW
40
WNW
50
NNW
45
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscross-
on
ononglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:43PM
2.57
10:49AM
2.93
11:23PM
2.48
11:26AM
2.87
12:09AM
2.40
12:09PM
2.79
1:04AM
2.35
1:02PM
2.71
2:07AM
2.34
2:05PM
2.64
3:12AM
2.39
3:15PM
2.63
4:17AM
2.49
4:27PM
2.68
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:46AM
0.58
5:22PM
0.42
5:24AM
0.66
6:04PM
0.46
6:07AM
0.78
6:51PM
0.51
6:56AM
0.90
7:44PM
0.57
7:56AM
0.99
8:48PM
0.62
9:10AM
1.02
10:00PM
0.63
10:31AM
0.92
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tue
30
Sunrise-9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03-
Sunset--3:21--3:22--3:22--3:23--3:25--3:26--3:26
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
rain showers
cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C888866666755346788865
Feels °C (?)4667433434100011110-6-5
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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 12 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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