Thurso Beach surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 01 Mar 2026 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
7.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Beach in the next 12 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 07) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 07) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 3rd Mar)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 3rd Mar)13ft (4.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 7th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon night, light winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu night, strong winds from the S by Fri night).

Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
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3
3
4
2
2
3
1
4
3
3
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2
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
W
1.5
W
1.7
W
2.5
W
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
2
WNW
2
W
3
W
2
W
3
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.4
WNW
2.1
WNW
2.5
W
5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
WNW
3
WNW
Period(s) (?)12121271211101014121514131313121616141314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3226467897034166277977682428581151364031632373196013871806121857430446427173445
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSE
20
SW
15
SSW
35
W
30
W
25
W
15
SSE
10
S
10
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
30
SSE
30
W
25
SSE
25
SSW
30
S
35
SSW
35
S
30
S
15
NW
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrossoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:49AM
4.98
8:29PM
4.87
8:28AM
5.18
9:04PM
4.94
9:04AM
5.29
9:36PM
4.94
9:37AM
5.28
10:06PM
4.87
10:09AM
5.16
10:35PM
4.75
10:41AM
4.96
11:04PM
4.60
11:12AM
4.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:36AM
1.70
2:03PM
1.05
2:16AM
1.50
2:42PM
0.90
2:52AM
1.38
3:18PM
0.88
3:26AM
1.34
3:52PM
0.97
4:00AM
1.38
4:25PM
1.16
4:32AM
1.51
4:56PM
1.41
5:05AM
1.70
5:27PM
1.71
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sun
08
Sunrise-7:07--7:05--7:03--7:00--6:56--6:54--6:50-
Sunset--5:45--5:46--5:49--5:52--5:53--5:55--5:59
light rain
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
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light rain
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
1--1--------1-----11-
Temp. °C1199688778810116691013131177
Feels °C (?)434-311324235-3-32175455
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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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