The Spur surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 20 Apr 2026 BST
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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
8.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 21st Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 21st Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WNW
1.2
W
1.1
WNW
1.3
WNW
1
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
NNW
0.3
W
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.2
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.8
N
0.9
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
Period(s) (?)1114161412111110996661066810999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)350518636684319127853317147111071927571171297685
Wind
(km/h)
25
ESE
25
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
10
E
5
E
15
E
10
SSE
5
ESE
10
ENE
5
SE
5
NNE
10
N
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
ESE
10
SSW
20
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:31PM
4.94
11:58AM
4.81
12:17AM
4.73
12:58PM
4.50
1:14AM
4.48
2:14PM
4.21
2:25AM
4.27
3:46PM
4.06
3:50AM
4.18
5:16PM
4.11
5:13AM
4.26
6:28PM
4.26
6:21AM
4.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:25PM
1.25
5:48AM
1.31
6:10PM
1.59
6:39AM
1.52
7:03PM
1.97
7:41AM
1.76
8:08PM
2.33
9:00AM
1.94
9:35PM
2.55
10:32AM
1.94
11:08PM
2.52
11:51AM
1.78
12:18AM
2.32
12:49PM
1.58
Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise--5:46--5:43--5:41--5:37--5:35--5:33--5:30
Sunset8:37--8:39--8:42--8:44--8:46--8:49--8:51--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C8799866691081010876510111312
Feels °C (?)2245632356576432167108
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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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