Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.45° W

The Spur Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spur sea temperature is
12.3°C
1.0° 

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 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 31ft (9.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 28ft (8.5m), 16s period, W swell with 36,516 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 31ft (9.5m), 14s 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 9.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spur in the next 16 days are 8.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 26) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sun 25th Oct)31ft (9.5m) 14s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 25th Oct)31ft (9.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 27th Oct)28ft (8.5m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WNW on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed night).

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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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485
3767
35621
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2069
25157
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5378
2187
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:05PM4.89m
8:35AM4.91m
8:41PM5.06m
9:08AM5.05m
9:18PM5.15m
9:44AM5.11m
9:57PM5.14m
10:20AM5.09m
10:40PM5.02m
11:01AM4.97m
11:27PM4.81m
11:45AM4.78m
00:24AM4.53m
Low Tide
2:26AM1.19m
2:42PM1.42m
3:02AM1.05m
3:19PM1.26m
3:39AM1.00m
3:57PM1.18m
4:17AM1.07m
4:38PM1.19m
4:58AM1.26m
5:22PM1.29m
5:42AM1.55m
6:11PM1.47m
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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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