Thurso Beach surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 29 Nov 2025 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
10.7° 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 Sunday (Nov 30) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Beach in the next 12 days are 4.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Friday (Dec 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 30th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 4th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 19s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 5th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed night, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
3
0
2
3
5
4
5
3
3
4
3
0
3
!
!
0
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
NNW
2.5
N
2
N
1.6
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
1.1
N
3
W
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
1.6
W
1.9
W
4
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
1.7
W
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)121211111010121615151315151312141816161413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)322720349415733473083363769474140422182331430851932710146810393559033021129402
Wind
(km/h)
25
N
25
NNE
15
N
5
S
30
SSE
25
S
10
S
10
SW
20
SSW
20
S
25
S
30
S
20
S
30
SSE
35
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
40
SSE
45
SE
25
SSE
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
onglasscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:01PM
4.22
4:06AM
4.17
4:06PM
4.38
5:03AM
4.40
5:05PM
4.58
5:54AM
4.64
6:00PM
4.78
6:41AM
4.86
6:53PM
4.95
7:27AM
5.04
7:44PM
5.04
8:12AM
5.15
8:36PM
5.05
8:56AM
5.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:42PM
1.94
10:10AM
2.36
10:45PM
1.72
11:11AM
2.10
11:40PM
1.48
12:05PM
1.80
12:30AM
1.27
12:54PM
1.51
1:17AM
1.13
1:42PM
1.27
2:02AM
1.10
2:29PM
1.10
2:48AM
1.17
Sat
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Sunrise--8:34--8:37--8:37--8:40--8:41--8:44--8:45
Sunset3:30--3:29--3:27--3:26--3:26--3:25--3:23--
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
cloud
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
21--2-----------1----
Temp. °C565467777767788878899
Feels °C (?)-2-201-21331111100142-232
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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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