The Spur Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.45° W

The Spur Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spur sea temperature is
13.5°C
0.9° 

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 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 13 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 14s period, W swell with 12,010 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 13) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. 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 5.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 13th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Sun 13th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 18th Sep)18ft (5.5m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed afternoon, near gales from the W by Fri night).

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
18
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
10
0.9
NNW
12
0.9
NNW
12
1.1
W
10
1
W
11
1.5
W
10
1.6
NW
6
2.1
NW
7
1.4
W
10
1.1
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10
1.7
W
8
1.8
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9
4.5
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15
5.5
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14
4
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
12
3.5
W
10
4.5
W
10
5.5
W
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
938
607
295
250
228
242
224
459
184
470
426
222
373
528
8994
12010
5839
1979
2110
3584
8274
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
5
NNW
15
S
15
S
10
S
0
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40
NW
35
WNW
30
NW
30
NW
25
WNW
25
SSE
25
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30
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45
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High Tide
10:45AM4.94m
10:49PM5.21m
11:16AM4.81m
11:23PM5.00m
11:47AM4.64m
11:58PM4.71m
12:19PM4.44m
00:35AM4.38m
12:56PM4.22m
1:21AM4.04m
1:43PM4.00m
2:27AM3.75m
2:54PM3.82m
Low Tide
4:40PM1.32m
5:06AM1.09m
5:15PM1.44m
5:39AM1.36m
5:50PM1.64m
6:12AM1.69m
6:27PM1.89m
6:47AM2.04m
7:09PM2.16m
7:27AM2.38m
8:04PM2.43m
8:25AM2.67m
9:34PM2.60m
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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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