The Spur Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.45° W

The Spur Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spur sea temperature is
12.9° C
0.4° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 20 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 7s period, W swell with 623 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. 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 2.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 14th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 20th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Mon
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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1
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1
1
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
W
12
1
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
W
9
0.4
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
9
1
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
7
0.8
WNW
7
0.4
WNW
7
1.1
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
6
1.6
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
62
106
242
127
64
40
26
27
24
145
136
129
121
136
96
59
17
66
104
243
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
10
SE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
10
SSE
0
NW
5
ENE
10
NW
20
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
30
NW
20
NW
10
WNW
25
W
30
W
15
SW
35
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
8:36PM4.92m
9:14AM4.82m
9:27PM5.10m
10:07AM4.91m
10:14PM5.21m
10:57AM4.92m
10:59PM5.25m
11:45AM4.85m
11:44PM5.19m
12:31PM4.70m
00:29AM5.05m
1:16PM4.50m
1:14AM4.84m
Low Tide
2:58AM1.22m
3:16PM1.44m
3:47AM0.99m
4:03PM1.40m
4:34AM0.87m
4:47PM1.44m
5:20AM0.88m
5:31PM1.54m
6:05AM1.00m
6:14PM1.70m
6:51AM1.22m
6:58PM1.91m
7:38AM1.51m
clear
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4:26
4:28
4:30
4:31
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4:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:12
10:10
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Temp °C
13
12
16
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19
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19
15
13
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Feels °C
9
9
13
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15
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9
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8
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12
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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