
Surf Forecasts:
The Spur surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 20ft (6.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 12,767 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with NNW 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at The Spur in the next 16 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 20th Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spur over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the W by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 12 | W 9 | W 10 | WNW 11 | W 10 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
607 | 295 | 250 | 262 | 252 | 749 | 509 | 214 | 794 | 502 | 225 | 585 | 1102 | 8105 | 6535 | 3704 | 1366 | 1657 | 1895 | 4699 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | |
7:40 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:29 | — | — | 7:25 | — | — | 7:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | -1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 12 | W 9 | W 10 | N 10 | N 10 | W 10 | — | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | W 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | WNW 12 | N 8 | N 8 | — |
607 | 295 | 250 | 262 | 252 | 96 | 68 | 153 | — | 502 | 169 | 66 | 1102 | 21 | 20 | 11 | 1366 | 5 | 5 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | — | SE 6 | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | SE 5 | N 8 | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — |
125 | 160 | 132 | 228 | 156 | — | 1 | — | — | 440 | 225 | 4 | 46 | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 74 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | S 3 | SSE 3 | S 3 | WNW 11 | W 10 | NW 6 | NW 8 | — | SSE 3 | W 10 | SSW 4 | W 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | SSW 3 | W 11 | W 10 | WNW 11 |
— | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 749 | 509 | 214 | 794 | — | 10 | 585 | 12 | 8105 | 6535 | 3704 | 5 | 1657 | 1895 | 4699 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 692 | 75 | 786 | 294 | 23 | 20 | 413 | 498 | 613 | 459 | 425 | 1 | 585 | 647 | 597 |
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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.










