The Spur surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 28 May 2026 BST
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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
9.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

The Spur surf forecast from 28 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 30 May, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, W swell with 690 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s 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 Saturday (May 30) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 29th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
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
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
8
0.5
WNW
9
2
W
7
2.2
W
8
1.5
WNW
7
1
WNW
7
0.9
N
10
0.9
N
10
0.9
N
10
0.5
W
13
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
9
0.5
W
14
1
W
14
1.2
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
40
25
20
49
345
538
210
105
149
153
149
84
43
41
22
19
19
17
89
361
409
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
30
SE
15
SSE
20
SW
35
WSW
30
W
0
WSW
20
ESE
10
ESE
5
SW
10
NW
5
W
20
SE
20
SE
5
WNW
10
WNW
5
N
15
SE
20
SE
10
W
20
ENE
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:25AM4.50m
8:02PM4.50m
8:09AM4.52m
8:36PM4.60m
8:48AM4.52m
9:07PM4.68m
9:25AM4.49m
9:38PM4.72m
10:01AM4.44m
10:10PM4.73m
10:37AM4.38m
10:43PM4.69m
11:15AM4.30m
11:18PM4.62m
Low Tide
1:43PM1.64m
2:04AM1.86m
2:21PM1.63m
2:42AM1.73m
2:55PM1.65m
3:19AM1.63m
3:29PM1.69m
3:54AM1.59m
4:02PM1.75m
4:30AM1.59m
4:36PM1.83m
5:06AM1.63m
5:11PM1.94m
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4:22
4:20
4:18
4:16
4:16
4:15
4:13
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10:00
10:01
10:04
10:06
10:07
10:08
10:09
1
1
2
2
2
4
7
Temp °C
14
15
14
16
13
12
14
14
12
12
12
12
13
12
12
13
13
12
16
14
11
8
9
11
13
7
4
13
10
8
11
10
11
9
8
11
12
12
10
13
12
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
WNW
9
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
N
9
1
WNW
7
0.9
N
10
0.9
N
10
0.9
N
10
0.7
N
9
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
N
8
0.4
ESE
6
0.5
W
14
1
W
14
1.2
W
12
Energy kJ
40
25
31
49
4
2
1
105
149
153
149
78
33
20
18
19
10
13
89
361
409
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
6
0.3
NW
6
0.4
W
8
0.4
SE
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
19
0.1
W
11
0.4
NNW
8
0.6
WNW
7
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
12
0.5
W
13
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
N
7
0.3
WSW
10
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.4
ESE
7
Energy kJ
6
6
20
10
1
7
2
23
41
121
103
84
43
41
22
9
19
10
4
4
18
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.3
NW
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
N
12
0.2
W
10
0.2
N
10
0.1
SE
4
0.2
W
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
9
0.3
WSW
9
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
4
3
6
1
1
11
8
8
1
3
2
2
17
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
3
1.1
SE
5
0.6
W
4
2
W
7
2.2
W
8
1.5
WNW
7
0.3
ESE
3
0.3
ESE
3
0.3
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
3
0.6
ESE
3
0.5
SE
4
0.4
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
Energy kJ
7
60
11
345
538
210
1
2
3
3
8
7
8
41
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
6
376
187
32
599
295
0
6
0
0
32
1
0
3
32
32
75
12
0
2
29
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
6
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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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