The Spur Surf Break

The Spur Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.45° W

Issued: 6 am 05 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's The Spur sea temperature is
11.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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 5 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, W swell with 453 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 5 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 (Jul 05) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spur in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 5th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 9th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 7th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the W by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
1.2
W
8
2.1
W
7
1.9
W
7
1.4
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
1.1
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
243
158
92
91
199
400
321
304
313
230
194
198
127
194
219
74
53
244
279
230
130
Wind (km/h)
10
W
5
E
5
S
10
W
30
W
25
W
20
W
25
WNW
20
W
10
W
15
WNW
5
SSE
5
SW
5
NE
10
E
20
SE
25
SE
10
SE
20
NW
25
NW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
12:55PM4.28m
00:54AM4.60m
1:39PM4.22m
1:39AM4.51m
2:30PM4.17m
2:32AM4.42m
3:28PM4.15m
3:34AM4.35m
4:32PM4.19m
4:44AM4.32m
5:39PM4.30m
5:57AM4.37m
6:43PM4.48m
Low Tide
6:47PM2.05m
7:22AM1.70m
7:31PM2.16m
8:10AM1.79m
8:23PM2.27m
9:06AM1.88m
9:27PM2.34m
10:13AM1.93m
10:45PM2.31m
11:26AM1.91m
00:02AM2.14m
12:33PM1.81m
1:08AM1.85m
cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:13
4:15
4:16
4:16
4:18
4:20
4:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:21
10:21
10:20
10:17
10:16
10:15
10:15
 mm
4
9
2
3
5
6
1
1
1
1
16
1
2
Temp °C
14
13
13
14
14
13
14
13
14
18
20
17
21
20
17
18
17
14
12
11
12
Feels °C
13
12
12
12
9
8
11
9
12
17
19
17
21
20
16
14
13
12
9
7
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.8
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.5
N
8
0.6
N
10
0.7
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
7
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
9
1.1
W
9
1.2
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
9
1.1
W
10
1.2
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.9
W
9
Energy kJ
243
158
92
91
31
65
66
58
39
25
14
198
127
194
219
74
53
244
279
230
130
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.1
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
ENE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
18
49
1
7
3
17
17
8
6
7
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
3
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
1
3
8
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
3
1.2
W
8
2.1
W
7
1.9
W
7
1.4
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.2
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.3
ESE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.7
N
4
Energy kJ
1
199
400
321
304
313
230
194
1
4
17
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
2
0
0
2
376
23
23
58
20
2
11
0
0
2
0
3
37
0
68
98
98
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
6
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
7
4
9
9
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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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