The Spur Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.45° W

The Spur Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spur sea temperature is
13.3°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 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 25 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 17s period, W swell with 11,175 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s 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 (Sep 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 12s period. 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 4.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 24) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 24th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 24th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 25th Sep)15ft (4.5m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
635
504
3260
2816
2359
1141
643
432
1914
10308
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723
599
1046
577
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Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
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30
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High Tide
6:54AM3.95m
6:54PM4.19m
7:36AM4.21m
7:36PM4.46m
8:10AM4.47m
8:11PM4.71m
8:40AM4.69m
8:43PM4.93m
9:10AM4.86m
9:14PM5.10m
9:40AM4.98m
9:45PM5.19m
10:11AM5.02m
10:19PM5.20m
Low Tide
12:51PM2.43m
1:18AM1.97m
1:32PM2.14m
1:54AM1.68m
2:06PM1.86m
2:27AM1.41m
2:39PM1.61m
2:59AM1.19m
3:11PM1.42m
3:32AM1.05m
3:44PM1.29m
4:06AM0.99m
4:18PM1.25m
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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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