Thurso Beach surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 06 Apr 2026 BST
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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
7.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurso Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Thurso Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Beach in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 7th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 20s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 9th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 9th Apr)15ft (4.5m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurso Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
4
2
4
4
3
3
1
0
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4
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4
4
5
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WNW
2.1
WNW
1.2
WNW
3
W
2.4
W
2.2
W
2.2
W
2
W
1.6
W
2.2
W
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
3.5
W
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
3
W
2.5
WNW
2
W
Period(s) (?)111111181715141312111614141514131212161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2152101638350623231216819771376710116956646612468842845491442928371703469728951400
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
25
SE
15
SE
20
SE
30
SSE
5
NNE
10
SSW
10
N
15
SSW
30
W
40
W
25
SW
25
SSE
30
SSE
20
S
10
SW
5
ESE
10
S
10
S
15
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassoffonoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:42AM
4.53
11:56PM
4.51
12:17PM
4.27
12:30AM
4.31
12:59PM
4.00
1:13AM
4.10
2:00PM
3.77
2:17AM
3.90
3:31PM
3.65
3:47AM
3.82
5:08PM
3.73
5:14AM
3.93
6:17PM
3.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:52PM
1.80
6:13AM
1.86
6:24PM
2.08
6:52AM
2.10
7:02PM
2.36
7:41AM
2.33
7:54PM
2.63
8:54AM
2.50
9:22PM
2.80
10:37AM
2.48
11:12PM
2.73
11:56AM
2.26
12:20AM
2.47
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise6:28--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:16--6:13--6:11--
Sunset-8:05--8:07--8:09--8:12--8:15--8:16--8:19-
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cloud
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C8891112111511118758977649106
Feels °C (?)5144581497-1-3-4-123330652
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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 16 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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