The Spur Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.45° W

The Spur Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spur sea temperature is
12.9° C
0.0° 

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 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 4,264 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s 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 (Jul 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 10s. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 25th Jul)15ft (4.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat morning, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

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1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1256
1291
4264
3166
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610
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529
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339
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291
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High Tide
6:01PM4.00m
6:29AM3.92m
7:01PM4.14m
7:34AM4.01m
7:51PM4.32m
8:24AM4.15m
8:32PM4.50m
9:05AM4.29m
9:09PM4.66m
9:40AM4.43m
9:42PM4.80m
10:12AM4.53m
10:14PM4.89m
Low Tide
11:45AM2.35m
00:26AM2.39m
12:46PM2.31m
1:24AM2.19m
1:36PM2.21m
2:10AM1.96m
2:18PM2.06m
2:49AM1.76m
2:55PM1.92m
3:24AM1.58m
3:30PM1.78m
3:58AM1.44m
4:04PM1.69m
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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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