The Pole surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 30 Mar 2026 BST
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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
7.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 10s. 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 4.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 31st Mar)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 31st Mar)15ft (4.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 31st Mar)15ft (4.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, strong winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
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!
5
3
4
0
0
0
3
3
2
2
2
5
1
4
3
2
1
4
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
8
WNW
5.5
WNW
4
WNW
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.2
WNW
2.2
NW
2.3
WNW
1.8
WNW
1.4
NNW
2.4
W
2.4
W
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
W
1.9
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
2
WNW
Period(s) (?)171614141312111112111214131514141313121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)35559145795855366331941835118411511471801589221120233618260224841193196117831703984
Wind
(km/h)
50
WNW
25
W
25
WSW
30
WSW
25
SW
30
N
25
N
20
N
15
E
25
SSE
35
SSE
30
WNW
35
W
15
SSW
30
ESE
20
SSW
15
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
20
S
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offonononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:28PM
2.80
8:24AM
3.10
9:01PM
2.93
8:59AM
3.19
9:31PM
3.02
9:33AM
3.23
9:59PM
3.07
10:05AM
3.20
10:26PM
3.07
10:36AM
3.12
10:54PM
3.02
11:09AM
2.99
11:22PM
2.92
11:42AM
2.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:18AM
0.48
2:45PM
0.02
2:56AM
0.31
3:20PM
-0.06
3:31AM
0.21
3:52PM
-0.05
4:04AM
0.17
4:24PM
0.04
4:37AM
0.20
4:54PM
0.20
5:09AM
0.29
5:24PM
0.40
5:41AM
0.44
Mon
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise--6:45--6:41--6:39--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28
Sunset7:49--7:51--7:53--7:55--7:58--8:00--8:02--
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light rain
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
-1--143---21--51-1---
Temp. °C791213124565556657966757
Feels °C (?)-44666-3-2-10-2-4-2-3-214-2-4-2-3-3
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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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