Thurso Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Thurso Beach.

To be straight with you, the first week and a half is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got a long gap from now until the 25th of July where the surf is just poor. The wind is on it or cross-onshore almost every day, and the swell is tiny and weak. The energy is low, mostly under 200 – it’s just not happening. You’d be better off doing something else.

Now, the first real glimmer of hope comes on the afternoon of Saturday the 25th. The wind drops right out, becoming glassy. The swell is a small 2ft from the west, with a modest period of 10 seconds. The energy is weak (95), but it’s clean. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. It’s a beginner-friendly size, and the glassy conditions are a treat. It’s a fairly consistent break, but it can get crowded sometimes.

Then Sunday the 26th morning is looking even better. The wind is dead calm, glassy. The swell is a little bigger at 3ft from the west, with a 10-second period, and the energy is moderate (146). Still small, but clean as a whistle. Again, it’s a beginner-friendly wave.

The real standout, though, is the morning of Tuesday the 28th. The wind is glassy again, and we see the swell jump to 5ft from the west-northwest, with a moderate period of 10 seconds. The energy is strong (433). This is the best looking window of the whole forecast. The size is solid for a beach break, but at 5ft, it’s still manageable for a confident intermediate. It’s clean, and the longer period suggests better shaped waves.

Then on Wednesday the 29th, the swell pushes a bit bigger to 6ft from the west, with a period of 11 seconds and very strong energy (661). The wind is a nice cross-offshore from the southeast, keeping it clean. This is a solid, punchy wave, but at 6ft it’s getting into the territory where it’s more for experienced surfers. The long period means it’ll have good shape, but at a beach break it might be a bit straight.

The water temperature is 55°, which is about average for the time of year.

So, if you’re keen, the afternoon of the 25th and the morning of the 26th are your best bets for a small, clean surf. But the real one to circle is the morning of the 28th, and keep an eye on the 29th for a bigger, cleaner swell. The long-range stuff looks promising, but it’s a bit less certain.

Rusty.

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