Surf Forecasts:
Thurso Beach surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, NNW swell with 1,331 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurso Beach over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Thurso Beach for the next couple of weeks. I’ll keep it real – it’s a slow start.
We’re looking at a big gap with no real surf from Wednesday the 29th of July all the way through to the morning of Sunday the 9th of August. The wind is a mess, mostly cross or onshore, and the swell is either too small or too worked over. There’s some size around on the 2nd and 3rd of August – a 7ft to 7ft NW swell with combined energy of 527 (moderate) to 1001 (strong) – but it’s hit by a fresh cross-shore or cross-onshore wind, so it’ll be lumpy and choppy. Not worth the paddle. The water temp is 56°, which is dead average for this time of year, nothing special.
The one that’s got me buzzing is the morning of Sunday the 9th of August. Picture this: a clean 8ft W groundswell with a solid 10-second period, and the wind is glassy – dead flat. The combined energy is a massive 1340 (very strong). That’s a heavy one. That 8ft is for experts only; it’s going to be powerful and intimidating. It’s a beach break, so with that long period, it might close out a bit, but in glassy conditions at that size, it’s a dream. The afternoon of the same day drops to 7ft, still decent, but the wind goes cross-on, so the morning session is the one to aim for.
After that, it fades fast. Monday the 10th has a small 3ft W swell, clean and cross-off, so maybe a log session for the keen ones. Then it’s back to tiny, weak, and windy for the rest of the 16 days. The last week is a total dud – 2ft to 2ft swells with fresh cross-winds. Not happening.
So, here’s the call: if you’re an experienced surfer, mark your calendar for the morning of Sunday the 9th of August. That’s the standout. The rest of the 16 days is mostly a bust, but that one morning could be a real treat. Expect crowds, because this spot can get busy, and it’s only fairly consistent.
Stay stoked,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 686 | 264 | 98 | 102 | 99 | 210 | 317 | 177 | 149 | 155 | 117 | 151 | 527 | 624 | 1331 | 972 | 609 | 377 | 241 | 160 | 93 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:42PM4.80m | 10:12AM4.53m | 10:14PM4.89m | 10:43AM4.59m | 10:44PM4.94m | 11:14AM4.61m | 11:15PM4.95m | 11:46AM4.59m | 11:48PM4.91m | 12:20PM4.52m | 00:23AM4.81m | 12:59PM4.42m | 1:04AM4.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:30PM1.78m | 3:58AM1.44m | 4:04PM1.69m | 4:30AM1.35m | 4:37PM1.63m | 5:03AM1.31m | 5:10PM1.63m | 5:36AM1.32m | 5:43PM1.68m | 6:12AM1.38m | 6:19PM1.78m | 6:50AM1.50m | 6:59PM1.93m | ||||||||
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 | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:29 |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | NNW 11 | NNW 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 74 | 264 | 98 | 102 | 18 | 41 | 17 | 15 | 23 | 90 | 92 | 151 | — | — | 1331 | 972 | 609 | 377 | 241 | 160 | 93 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | W 10 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | — | 55 | 80 | 40 | 10 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | 22 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 11 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | N 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 5 | 33 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | — | — | — | NNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 686 | — | — | — | 99 | 210 | 317 | 177 | 149 | 155 | 117 | 46 | 527 | 624 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 134 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 413 | 426 | 1179 | 28 | 812 | 962 | 79 | 290 | 191 | 53 | 53 | 132 | 16 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
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