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The Pole surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 20 Nov 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
11.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (Nov 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Pole in the next 12 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 21st Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 27th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 26th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu morning, light winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SW by Tue night).

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
N
2.5
N
1.7
N
1
N
1.5
WSW
2
W
1.5
W
2
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.7
W
1.7
WNW
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.5
NW
1.4
NNW
0.9
W
0.7
W
1.7
WNW
3
W
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)111010106101012111211111111879981113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3021163058418815571546711648788007645554033382821851307638325343728
Wind
(km/h)
40
NNE
25
N
15
WNW
25
SW
25
SSW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
W
15
SW
15
ESE
20
E
30
NE
30
N
35
NNW
20
N
5
N
15
W
30
SW
40
SW
45
SW
10
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on		crossoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcrosscrossononcross-
on		onglasscross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:28PM
2.89
8:42AM
2.99
9:02PM
2.85
9:14AM
2.96
9:36PM
2.76
9:46AM
2.90
10:10PM
2.63
10:21AM
2.81
10:48PM
2.47
10:59AM
2.71
11:33PM
2.32
11:45AM
2.60
12:35AM
2.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:30PM
0.39
2:43AM
0.42
3:04PM
0.38
3:15AM
0.48
3:38PM
0.42
3:49AM
0.57
4:14PM
0.50
4:23AM
0.67
4:53PM
0.60
5:00AM
0.78
5:36PM
0.71
5:41AM
0.90
6:25PM
0.78
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Sunrise8:12--8:15--8:18--8:19--8:22--8:23--8:26--
Sunset-3:44--3:41--3:40--3:37--3:37--3:34--3:33-
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Rain (mm)
42-----------11--1-15
Temp. °C666467776888888889111210
Feels °C (?)-3-20-3-11211331003640136
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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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