Thurso Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.60° N 3.52° W

Thurso Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurso Beach sea temperature is
12.0° C
0.2° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, W swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 9th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Thurso Beach over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, it’s a tough start. The first few days are a real mixed bag, and honestly, there’s nothing to get excited about until the morning of Thursday, July 9th. Even then, it’s just a little 4 ft swell from the west with a 9-second period, which is okay, but it’s not gonna blow your mind. The water’s sittin’ at about 54°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no drama there.

Friday morning the 10th is a bit of a write-off with light onshore winds, and the weekend doesn’t look much better. Saturday the 11th has a 4 ft west swell at 10 seconds, but it’s onshore again, so it’s gonna be messy.

Now, the first real standout – and I mean the *only* one that’s worth circling on the calendar – is the morning of Tuesday, July 14th. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the WNW with a solid 11-second period, which means there’s some real energy behind it. The combined energy is 367 (moderate), so it’s got some punch. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the ESE, which is gonna keep things clean. This is a good one for the experienced crew, because for beginners, 4 ft is right on the edge of being a bit much – but it’s not huge. It’s a beach break, so the long period might make it a bit straight, but with that clean wind, it should be fun.

The rest of the week is quiet again. The 15th and 16th are tiny, and we’re looking at a gap of almost no surf worth mentioning until the 19th of July. On Sunday the 19th, the swell picks up to 5 ft from the WNW, but it’s got a nasty 16 mph cross-offshore wind, and the period is only 7 seconds. That’s a short, choppy one – not great for a paddle, maybe more for the kite crew.

Then, around Monday the 20th and Tuesday the 21st, we see the biggest swell of the period. On the 21st, we’re talking 7 ft from the WNW at 10 seconds, with a combined energy of 963 (strong). That’s a proper expert-only wave. But the wind is onshore from the NNW, so it’s gonna be a bit of a washing machine. The period is only 10 seconds, so it’s not a true groundswell, but it’s still got plenty of power. If you’re a solid surfer and you don’t mind a bit of chop, that Tuesday morning might be your best bet, but it’s a long way out and the conditions are far from guaranteed.

So, to sum it up: the best on offer is probably the morning of Tuesday, July 14th – clean, moderate energy, and a decent swell. After that, the 21st has the size, but the wind is against it. The rest is mostly small or messy. It’s a tough run for the beach, but it’s not the end of the world – forecasts can change.

Stay stoked,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
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
8:36PM4.92m
9:14AM4.82m
9:27PM5.10m
10:07AM4.91m
Low Tide
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
2:27PM1.53m
2:58AM1.22m
3:16PM1.44m
3:47AM0.99m
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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.

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