Surf Forecasts:
The Pole surf forecast from 6 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 12 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, NW swell with 1,672 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 7 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Pole this week:
The surf forecast for The Pole over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Pole in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Pole over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
520 | 396 | 279 | 214 | 156 | 282 | 220 | 162 | 311 | 277 | 282 | 311 | 156 | 230 | 240 | 153 | 343 | 886 | 1672 | 830 | 91 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:27PM2.27m | 1:30AM2.62m | 2:26PM2.22m | 2:23AM2.56m | 3:28PM2.24m | 3:21AM2.55m | 4:27PM2.32m | 4:21AM2.59m | 5:23PM2.46m | 5:21AM2.69m | 6:14PM2.63m | 6:19AM2.81m | 7:04PM2.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:13PM0.92m | 8:00AM0.73m | 8:03PM1.02m | 8:55AM0.74m | 9:03PM1.09m | 9:57AM0.71m | 10:13PM1.08m | 11:02AM0.62m | 11:25PM0.98m | 12:04PM0.50m | 00:30AM0.78m | 1:01PM0.37m | 1:26AM0.54m | ||||||||
4:09 | — | — | 4:09 | — | — | 4:07 | — | — | 4:07 | — | — | 4:07 | — | — | 4:05 | — | — | 4:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 10:14 | — | — | 10:15 | — | — | 10:16 | — | — | 10:17 | — | — | 10:19 | — | — | 10:20 | — | — | 10:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
Feels °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | N 7 | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 7 |
520 | 396 | 279 | 214 | 156 | 282 | 220 | 162 | 311 | 277 | 282 | 311 | 156 | 230 | 240 | 153 | 9 | — | — | 830 | 91 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ESE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | W 13 | W 12 | N 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | NNW 4 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 |
— | — | — | 6 | 4 | 4 | 29 | 98 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | W 5 | W 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | — | N 8 |
7 | 25 | 31 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 45 | — | — | 34 | 343 | 886 | 1672 | — | 74 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 79 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 20 | 77 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 20 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 20 | 1 | 7 |
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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.










