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The Pole surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 31 Aug 2025 BST
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 Sunday (Aug 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period. 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 02) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 31st Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pole over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Sat 06 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 10 | |
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| Energy (?) | 113 | 103 | 103 | 144 | 109 | 90 | 75 | 263 | 161 | 125 | 132 | 155 | 183 | 149 | 108 | 233 | 49 | 94 | 105 | 107 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:55AM 2.35 | 2:28PM 2.25 | 3:10AM 2.17 | 3:56PM 2.16 | 4:48AM 2.11 | 5:29PM 2.22 | 6:14AM 2.20 | 6:38PM 2.40 | 7:14AM 2.37 | 7:27PM 2.63 | 7:59AM 2.56 | 8:04PM 2.88 | 8:36AM 2.76 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:02AM 1.12 | 8:31PM 1.21 | 9:06AM 1.31 | 10:04PM 1.34 | 10:56AM 1.36 | 12:00AM 1.24 | 12:25PM 1.19 | 1:04AM 0.98 | 1:17PM 0.95 | 1:48AM 0.66 | 1:57PM 0.70 | 2:26AM 0.34 | 2:34PM 0.46 | |||||||||
Sunday 31 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Sat 06 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:20 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:17 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:00 | |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast
Cross-shore wind at The Pole have swung cross-off (fresh winds from the SE at Wick Airport 26 km from The Pole). 0.5m 8s swell from the W with a 0.2m 11s groundswell, also from the W and a 0.2m 8s swell, also from the NNW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.- Cross-shore wind at Thurso Reef have swung cross-off (fresh winds from the SE at Wick Airport 31 km from Thurso Reef). 0.5m 8s swell from the W with a 0.2m 11s groundswell, also from the W and a 0.2m 8s swell, also from the NNW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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