The Spur surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 19 Mar 2026 GMT
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The Spur surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Spur sea temperature is
7.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (Mar 20) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spur in the next 16 days are 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 20th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 22nd Mar)21ft (6.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 23rd Mar)28ft (8.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun night, moderate winds from the S by Mon night).

Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
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3
4
3
4
7
9
8
4
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7
4
2
0
0
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
2.3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
4
WNW
6.5
WNW
8
WNW
7
WNW
5.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
W
3.5
W
6.5
WNW
6
WNW
7.5
WNW
6
WNW
Period(s) (?)121214141516161614141616141312111217171614
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)97662520353924576810330120218503636716346339832474612904371816131904323522358206672951415275
Wind
(km/h)
0
W
10
S
15
S
20
WSW
20
WSW
15
W
10
SSE
20
S
30
WSW
40
W
50
W
40
WNW
25
W
25
S
35
S
40
WSW
45
WSW
45
W
50
WNW
40
NNW
35
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:02PM
5.04
9:08AM
5.30
9:36PM
5.08
9:44AM
5.30
10:11PM
5.02
10:22AM
5.17
10:49PM
4.88
11:04AM
4.93
11:31PM
4.66
11:55AM
4.61
12:22AM
4.40
1:02PM
4.25
1:31AM
4.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:05AM
1.22
3:28PM
0.87
3:41AM
1.18
4:05PM
0.94
4:19AM
1.25
4:43PM
1.13
4:59AM
1.41
5:25PM
1.44
5:46AM
1.65
6:14PM
1.83
6:43AM
1.93
7:15PM
2.24
8:02AM
2.15
Thu
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:07--6:05--6:01--5:58
Sunset6:23--6:25--6:29--6:30--6:32--6:36--6:37--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C9101314987966467710867566
Feels °C (?)75894543-1-4-8-4111-1-3-4-7-4-2
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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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