Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.45° W

The Spur Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 29 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spur sea temperature is
13.2°C
1.0° 

The Spur surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


The Spur surf forecast from 29 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 3,246 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 14s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Spur this week:

The surf forecast for The Spur over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spur in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 1st Oct)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 1st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 4th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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11
0.9
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10
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10
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11
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14
0.6
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14
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16
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14
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13
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12
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11
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
388
158
28
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150
1402
1196
797
1083
1048
895
783
643
1577
2218
3201
1605
1476
1207
1403
Wind (km/h)
35
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25
SSE
20
S
15
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25
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35
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High Tide
10:44AM4.99m
10:55PM5.09m
11:19AM4.87m
11:35PM4.89m
11:59AM4.69m
00:23AM4.60m
12:48PM4.44m
1:27AM4.28m
1:53PM4.20m
2:58AM4.03m
3:22PM4.06m
4:46AM4.01m
4:58PM4.14m
Low Tide
4:55PM1.29m
5:17AM1.19m
5:34PM1.42m
5:57AM1.46m
6:18PM1.62m
6:43AM1.81m
7:12PM1.87m
7:41AM2.19m
8:24PM2.09m
9:03AM2.49m
10:03PM2.14m
10:49AM2.53m
11:37PM1.93m
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Information about the The Spur Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Spur provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Spur can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Spur 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 Spur) 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 Spur 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 Spur, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 4 km (2 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 29 km (18 miles) away and Kirkwall, 50 km (31 miles) away.

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