Thurso Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Thurso Beach.

Right off the bat, it’s a bit of a slow start. We’ve got a long gap of nothing special to kick things off. From Monday the 3rd through to Thursday the 7th of August, it’s a write-off – small, gutless swells with messy winds or just plain poor conditions. You’d be wasting your time paddling out.

The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Friday the 7th afternoon. The swell is still small at 3 ft from the W, but the period is a solid 10 seconds, and we’ve got clean cross-off winds. The combined energy is moderate (163). It’s not firing, but it’s a start.

Saturday the 8th morning is where things get interesting. We’ve got a 6 ft W swell with a 9-second period, and the wind is a clean cross-off from the WSW. The energy jumps to a strong 508. It’s listed as marginal, but that’s the best we’ve seen so far.

Now, the standout window is Sunday the 9th. The afternoon is going to be a beast. We’re looking at a 13 ft swell from the WNW with a 10-second period. The combined energy is a massive 2817 – that’s very strong. But here’s the catch: the report says it’s predicted to be too big for this break. At over 8 ft, this is strictly for experts only, and even then, it’s going to be a washing machine. The wind is a moderate cross-shore, so it won’t be clean. If you’re a seasoned big-wave charger, go have a look, but everyone else should stay on the beach.

Monday the 10th offers a bit of a comedown. The morning has an 8 ft swell from the NW with clean cross-off winds and light breeze. That’s still a big wave, borderline for experts, but the conditions are much better. The energy is still strong at 854. It’s a solid session for the experienced crew.

After that, it drops off fast. From Tuesday the 11th through to the 16th, we’re back to small, weak, and windy. Saturday the 15th morning has a 4 ft W swell with a 9-second period and clean offshore winds from the S, but the energy is only moderate (215) and the call is “very ordinary.” Not worth getting excited about.

The very end of the forecast, Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th, shows a 6 ft to 5 ft W/NW swell with clean cross-off winds, but the energy is moderate and the conditions are marginal. It’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it.

Water temperature at Thurso Beach is around 56°F, which is normal for this time of year – no surprises there.

So, the best on offer is Sunday the 9th afternoon for the sheer size and power, but only if you’re an expert. For a more manageable session with good conditions, Monday the 10th morning is your pick. The rest of the window is mostly a waiting game.

Rusty.

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