The Spur Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.45° W

The Spur Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's The Spur sea temperature is
13.0° C
0.3° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,429 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Spur this week:

The most powerful waves expected at The Spur in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, moderate winds from the WNW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
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0
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1
0
1
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
WNW
8
1.2
WNW
8
1.3
WNW
8
1.8
WNW
6
2.1
WNW
8
2.1
NW
8
1.6
NW
8
1.5
WNW
8
1.4
WNW
8
1.5
W
7
2.1
W
7
2.1
WNW
8
3
W
9
3
W
9
2.5
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
11
2.1
WNW
10
3
NW
9
2.5
NW
9
1.4
NNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
183
188
204
241
491
560
338
280
257
238
452
618
1272
1361
1287
1298
1042
873
1209
1040
327
Wind (km/h)
25
NW
20
WNW
30
WNW
40
WNW
45
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
35
W
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
35
W
20
NW
25
WNW
25
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
25
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:04PM4.29m
2:03AM4.58m
2:54PM4.11m
2:57AM4.31m
3:51PM3.98m
4:00AM4.08m
4:54PM3.95m
5:13AM3.94m
6:01PM4.00m
6:29AM3.92m
7:01PM4.14m
7:34AM4.01m
7:51PM4.32m
Low Tide
7:46PM2.13m
8:29AM1.81m
8:40PM2.34m
9:27AM2.09m
9:49PM2.49m
10:35AM2.28m
11:12PM2.51m
11:45AM2.35m
00:26AM2.39m
12:46PM2.31m
1:24AM2.19m
1:36PM2.21m
2:10AM1.96m
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4:37
4:39
4:41
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4:48
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10:00
9:59
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Temp °C
12
13
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17
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13
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Feels °C
8
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8
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8
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7
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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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