Thurso Beach surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 08 Jan 2026 GMT
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Thurso Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thurso Beach sea temperature is
8.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurso Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Thurso Beach over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 08) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Beach in the next 12 days are 2.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 8th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 9th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 15th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurso Beach over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of new snow. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Fri morning, min 0°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 9mm) on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon night, min 2°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
1.7
W
1.9
W
2.1
W
1.9
WNW
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
1
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.6
WNW
0.4
W
0.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)10141213121213121110101312121211101211109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12711589631514108272359972638915889268187295469335216178843542
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
15
S
10
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
20
SSE
40
SSE
45
SSE
55
SSE
20
SE
25
SSE
35
SSE
20
SSE
5
SSE
15
WSW
35
WSW
25
S
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:47AM
4.89
12:37AM
4.33
12:32PM
4.67
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:11PM
1.42
6:16AM
2.08
6:59PM
1.70
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
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise8:59--8:59--8:57--8:56--8:55--8:53--8:52--
Sunset-3:41--3:42--3:45--3:47--3:48--3:49--3:52-
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light snow
light rain
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light rain
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light rain
Rain (mm)
----------22----41--2
Temp. °C222333322246778766777
Feels °C (?)-4-3-2-2-2-3-4-4-4-7-8-122024-1-111
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Information about the Thurso Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Thurso Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Thurso Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thurso Beach 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 (Thurso Beach) 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 Thurso Beach 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 Thurso Beach, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 2 km (1 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 31 km (19 miles) away, Kirkwall and Lossiemouth.

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