The Spur surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 16 Dec 2025 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
10.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Wednesday (Dec 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m 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 6.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 17th Dec)7ft (2.1m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)16ft (5.0m) 21s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 18th Dec)20ft (6.0m) 21s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Fri morning, light winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
3
3
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7
0
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5
3
3
3
6
6
5
4
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2
W
2
W
2.1
W
6
W
5
W
5
W
4
W
5.5
W
4
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
2.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
1.9
WNW
1.6
W
2
WNW
Period(s) (?)151514131313211818161715131215161614131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)47163778281713491305137330073154881466588701654268172253162429217304600230661269748899
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
20
SSW
25
S
40
SSE
25
SSW
20
S
20
S
40
SE
30
SW
50
SW
45
WSW
30
S
30
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
20
ESE
30
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:17PM
4.28
6:51AM
4.40
7:02PM
4.33
7:26AM
4.53
7:43PM
4.37
8:00AM
4.64
8:21PM
4.41
8:33AM
4.71
8:58PM
4.42
9:06AM
4.75
9:34PM
4.42
9:39AM
4.75
10:11PM
4.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:17PM
2.15
12:35AM
1.88
12:59PM
1.97
1:12AM
1.82
1:38PM
1.81
1:48AM
1.78
2:15PM
1.68
2:22AM
1.76
2:50PM
1.59
2:57AM
1.76
3:25PM
1.54
3:32AM
1.79
4:01PM
1.54
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise8:57--8:59--9:00--9:00--9:02--9:02--9:03--
Sunset-3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:19--3:19-
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
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cloud
cloud
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cloud
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part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C766988888888888888898
Feels °C (?)10-1123-1-1-2-3-21112234441
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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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