The Spur surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 25 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.3m 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 9.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 26) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 26th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf 3PM (Fri 27th Mar)25ft (7.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 28th Mar)31ft (9.5m) 17s

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 Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu night, min 3°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, near gales from the W by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Sun night, light winds from the W by Mon night).

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
5
NW
5.5
NNW
5
NW
3.5
NNW
2.3
WNW
1.6
W
3.5
WNW
7.5
WNW
8
WNW
9
WNW
7.5
WNW
5
WNW
4
W
5.5
WNW
8.5
WNW
9
WNW
8
WNW
5.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)121212121211111918171613121416161616141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)67677784808433771568621250741383417054145826860799840791102733093398492988514342731761146164
Wind
(km/h)
45
NW
50
NNW
45
NW
30
NW
5
SSW
30
SW
30
WSW
40
WSW
45
SW
45
W
50
WNW
30
SW
55
SW
60
W
60
WNW
60
WNW
55
WNW
30
WNW
40
WSW
45
WSW
45
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononononcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
1:02PM
4.25
1:31AM
4.15
2:37PM
4.00
3:04AM
4.04
4:28PM
4.01
4:39AM
4.15
5:52PM
4.23
5:52AM
4.41
6:49PM
4.48
6:45AM
4.69
7:31PM
4.68
7:28AM
4.93
8:06PM
4.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:15PM
2.24
8:02AM
2.15
8:46PM
2.52
9:47AM
2.16
10:31PM
2.51
11:14AM
1.90
11:44PM
2.28
12:15PM
1.58
12:36AM
2.01
1:02PM
1.31
1:17AM
1.75
1:42PM
1.12
1:54AM
1.55
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
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Sunset-6:37--6:39--6:42--6:45--6:46--6:49--6:52-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C53455776556797667711107
Feels °C (?)-6-9-8-110-2-4-7-6-6-3-2-7-8-8-6-220-3
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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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