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Thurso Beach Surf Forecast
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Thurso Beach surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 GMT
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 Friday (Nov 21) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Fri 21st Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Fri 21st Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 20th Nov) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurso Beach over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Wed night, min 3°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 2°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, strong winds from the N by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 6 | ||
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 1735 | 1553 | 2754 | 3338 | 3882 | 2424 | 1599 | 653 | 282 | 111 | 656 | 882 | 972 | 969 | 843 | 593 | 392 | 275 | 269 | 213 | 194 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 7:26PM 4.65 | 7:50AM 4.68 | 7:59PM 4.65 | 8:18AM 4.75 | 8:31PM 4.60 | 8:46AM 4.77 | 9:04PM 4.53 | 9:16AM 4.74 | 9:38PM 4.42 | 9:46AM 4.66 | 10:14PM 4.30 | 10:20AM 4.55 | 10:54PM 4.17 | 10:58AM 4.41 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:38AM 1.51 | 1:55PM 1.64 | 2:09AM 1.53 | 2:29PM 1.57 | 2:40AM 1.58 | 3:02PM 1.56 | 3:11AM 1.68 | 3:36PM 1.60 | 3:43AM 1.80 | 4:11PM 1.68 | 4:18AM 1.96 | 4:49PM 1.79 | 4:55AM 2.13 | ||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:18 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | ||
| Sunset | 3:48 | - | - | 3:45 | - | - | 3:44 | - | - | 3:41 | - | - | 3:41 | - | - | 3:38 | - | - | 3:37 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | - | - | 2 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | -6 | -6 | -7 | -7 | -7 | -5 | -4 | -1 | -3 | -3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | ||
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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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