Thurso Beach Surf Break

Thurso Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 58.60° N 3.52° W

Issued: 6 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Thurso Beach sea temperature is
12.0° C

Normal for this time of year

Thurso Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Thurso Beach surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurso Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Thurso Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Beach in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurso Beach over the next 16 days.


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s comin’ down the line for Thurso Beach.

Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a wait. The first sniff of anything surfable is on Tuesday morning, the 7th of July. Before that, it’s a write-off with a fresh cross-shore wind and lumpy, poor surf. So, you’re looking at a gap of nearly two days of nothing.

Tuesday, 7th July is the pick of the week, and honestly, the standout of the whole 16-day window. The morning starts with super clean, glassy conditions. The wind is a light glass from the ENE at just 3 mph. You’ll see waves around 3 ft, from the W, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined swell energy is moderate (232). It’s not a world-beater, but it’s the cleanest it’ll be. The water temp is sitting at 54°, which is about average for the time of year, so that wetsuit is staying on. The afternoon remains glassy with a similar 3 ft swell. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. For a beginner spot, this is your window.

Thursday, 9th July morning offers a bit of hope. A clean, cross-offshore wind from the SW at 6 mph, with a 4 ft, W swell at 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (211). It’s surfable, but nothing special. The afternoon turns to crap with a direct onshore wind, so get it early.

After that, it’s a long, dry spell. From Friday the 10th all the way through to Monday the 20th, it’s a constant stream of poor surf conditions. The wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, choppy as hell, and the swell drops right off. The combined energy dips into weak territory (values like 87, 62, 76), so don’t bother. This is a real blank run, and it’s pretty normal for this area when the wind turns ugly.

Tuesday, 21st July is the long-range glimmer. The swell bumps back up to 3 ft from the N, with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (195). It’s a clean cross-offshore wind, but it’s a fresh breeze at 19 mph. That wind will be strong, but clean. It’s a promising long-range prospect, but with the wind that strong, you’ve got to be a bit sceptical this far out.

So, the short story is: if you want a paddle, get out on Tuesday the 7th of July morning. That’s your best bet. Everything else is either blown out or flat until the 21st, and that’s a gamble.

Stay wet, stay salty.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
8
1.2
W
8
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.8
W
9
1.4
W
7
1.1
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
9
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
195
152
129
205
83
109
179
192
313
184
125
396
332
319
221
129
87
62
85
67
Wind (km/h)
30
W
10
N
5
ENE
5
ESE
10
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
5
SSE
10
SW
10
NNE
0
SE
15
WNW
20
NW
10
W
15
WNW
15
NW
10
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
20
WNW
Wind State
cross
on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
1:39AM4.51m
2:30PM4.17m
2:32AM4.42m
3:28PM4.15m
3:34AM4.35m
4:32PM4.19m
4:44AM4.32m
5:39PM4.30m
5:57AM4.37m
6:43PM4.48m
7:09AM4.50m
7:42PM4.70m
8:15AM4.66m
Low Tide
7:31PM2.16m
8:10AM1.79m
8:23PM2.27m
9:06AM1.88m
9:27PM2.34m
10:13AM1.93m
10:45PM2.31m
11:26AM1.91m
00:02AM2.14m
12:33PM1.81m
1:08AM1.85m
1:33PM1.67m
2:06AM1.53m
mod rain
mod rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:16
4:18
4:18
4:20
4:22
4:24
4:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:21
10:20
10:19
10:16
10:15
10:15
10:14
10:12
 mm
6
6
2
Temp °C
13
12
12
14
14
17
19
17
21
18
15
13
13
12
13
13
12
13
15
15
16
Feels °C
8
10
11
14
14
17
19
16
22
17
16
9
9
10
10
10
9
9
11
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
8
1.2
W
8
1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.6
N
7
0.7
W
9
0.8
W
9
1.4
W
7
1.1
W
9
1.4
W
9
1.1
W
9
0.5
W
12
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
10
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
Energy kJ
31
195
152
129
36
83
109
179
192
313
184
76
396
332
319
221
129
87
62
85
67
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
N
10
0.8
N
8
0.7
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
W
21
Energy kJ
117
80
54
15
7
3
19
19
9
8
1
1
1
1
1
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
8
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
5
0.9
WNW
5
0.9
W
9
Energy kJ
171
205
43
45
125
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
51
28
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
9
0
21
27
0
1
26
0
600
71
1
28
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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 16 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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