The Spur Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.45° W

The Spur Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spur sea temperature is
13.6°C
0.8° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 15s period, W swell with 6,783 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 4.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 6th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 7th Sep)13ft (4.0m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun night, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, strong winds from the SW by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed night).

Sat
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
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3
2
0
0
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1
0
0
0
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0
1
0
1
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
WNW
10
1.8
WNW
9
0.9
W
9
0.7
W
8
1.2
WSW
10
1.3
W
8
2.2
W
13
4
W
14
3
W
12
3
WNW
11
3.5
NW
10
2.5
NNW
8
1.9
NW
8
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
7
1
W
9
1.3
W
8
1.6
W
6
2.1
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1243
516
117
68
294
207
1558
5450
2151
1949
2248
875
418
84
55
40
159
234
164
496
Wind (km/h)
35
W
10
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
35
WSW
25
SW
30
S
40
SSW
45
SW
55
NW
40
NW
35
NNW
25
NW
15
W
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
25
SW
35
W
35
NW
Wind State
cross-on
off
off
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
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off
off
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cross-on
High Tide
4:29AM4.01m
5:06PM4.09m
6:11AM4.14m
6:28PM4.33m
7:23AM4.42m
7:29PM4.65m
8:16AM4.69m
8:17PM4.95m
9:00AM4.89m
9:00PM5.19m
9:38AM5.00m
9:38PM5.31m
Low Tide
10:04PM2.29m
10:53AM2.41m
11:44PM2.10m
12:19PM2.25m
00:56AM1.73m
1:20PM1.99m
1:50AM1.36m
2:08PM1.71m
2:35AM1.05m
2:50PM1.49m
3:16AM0.87m
3:29PM1.34m
3:55AM0.82m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
6
10
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13
8
7
4
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1
4
8
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8
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9
9
10
6
7
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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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