Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.45° W

The Spur Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 28 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spur sea temperature is
12.0°C
0.8° 

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 28 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 3,486 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 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 Thursday (Oct 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 11s. 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 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 29) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 29th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 29th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 28th Oct)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
28
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4795
3935
2409
984
309
881
595
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429
1387
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619
356
220
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Wind (km/h)
35
WSW
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15
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High Tide
9:20AM5.09m
9:40PM5.02m
10:01AM4.97m
10:27PM4.81m
10:45AM4.78m
11:24PM4.53m
11:39AM4.55m
00:37AM4.25m
12:46PM4.34m
2:06AM4.09m
2:10PM4.22m
3:37AM4.11m
3:35PM4.27m
Low Tide
3:38PM1.19m
3:58AM1.26m
4:22PM1.29m
4:42AM1.55m
5:11PM1.47m
5:32AM1.90m
6:09PM1.69m
6:33AM2.25m
7:21PM1.87m
7:53AM2.50m
8:50PM1.92m
9:27AM2.53m
10:14PM1.79m
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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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