The Spur surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 12 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
7.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 7.0m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spur in the next 12 days are 7.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 16th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 19s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 16th Mar)23ft (7.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 16th Mar)25ft (7.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spur over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat morning, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri afternoon, moderate winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
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Rating
(10 max)
7
6
0
0
5
2
3
2
0
7
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7
5
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5.5
W
4
W
4
W
5.5
W
4.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.3
WNW
3
W
3.5
WNW
7.5
WNW
6.5
WNW
5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.1
W
1.3
WNW
2.5
W
1.9
W
1.5
W
1.5
W
Period(s) (?)161615151312121312201918161413121715141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1418080116725122067093419426031712241710094369382741711495541631601290104526861322740683
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSW
30
WSW
40
WSW
40
W
30
WSW
30
W
25
SW
35
SW
40
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
25
S
25
S
30
SSE
35
SW
25
SSW
30
SSW
30
SW
20
SW
15
SW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:40AM
3.76
4:55PM
3.68
5:10AM
3.91
6:07PM
3.93
6:10AM
4.18
6:51PM
4.21
6:53AM
4.47
7:27PM
4.49
7:28AM
4.76
7:59PM
4.73
8:02AM
5.01
8:30PM
4.92
8:35AM
5.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:18PM
2.80
10:36AM
2.57
11:05PM
2.68
11:47AM
2.30
12:04AM
2.41
12:32PM
1.98
12:47AM
2.11
1:10PM
1.65
1:23AM
1.81
1:45PM
1.35
1:57AM
1.55
2:18PM
1.10
2:30AM
1.34
2:53PM
0.93
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thu
19
Sunrise-6:37--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:24--6:22--6:20-
Sunset--6:09--6:12--6:15--6:16--6:19--6:22--6:23
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
Rain (mm)
3-1----2------2------
Temp. °C4665775664771012117910799
Feels °C (?)-6-3-4-5-1-1-1-3-3-6-11444-112156
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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 12 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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