The Spur surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 09 Jan 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
8.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Spur this week:

The surf forecast for The Spur over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Spur in the next 12 days are 3.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 10th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 16th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 15th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Spur over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSE on Fri night, near gales from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon night, min 4°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
4
4
0
0
2
2
1
3
5
4
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.6
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
1.1
W
1.6
W
4.5
W
4
WNW
2.3
NW
2.2
W
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
0.6
W
2.3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2
W
Period(s) (?)12131211101012121212111211101092119181615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)72310016285771531273716665161405413031412291916908862133293889542831181676
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
40
SSE
30
S
35
SSE
50
SSE
45
SSE
30
SSW
40
SSE
45
SW
45
WSW
15
S
10
SE
30
WNW
35
WNW
20
SW
25
SSE
25
SW
30
SSW
20
S
25
SE
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:24AM
4.14
1:22PM
4.42
2:17AM
3.99
2:18PM
4.18
3:17AM
3.91
3:23PM
4.00
4:22AM
3.93
4:37PM
3.92
5:25AM
4.03
5:48PM
3.95
6:20AM
4.20
6:47PM
4.06
7:06AM
4.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:05AM
2.30
7:52PM
1.97
8:03AM
2.48
8:53PM
2.19
9:19AM
2.58
10:03PM
2.31
10:41AM
2.54
11:09PM
2.32
11:48AM
2.37
12:04AM
2.24
12:40PM
2.15
12:50AM
2.11
1:23PM
1.92
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Fri
16
Sunrise-8:56--8:56--8:55--8:53--8:52--8:51--8:49-
Sunset--3:44--3:45--3:48--3:49--3:52--3:53--3:56
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C443457887655554555568
Feels °C (?)-3-5-5-3-6-31-1-4-422-2-4-2-1-2-2101
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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 12 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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