Thurso East Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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

Right off the bat, we’ve got a long wait ahead. The first few days look pretty grim. The real action doesn’t kick in until Saturday the 12th, so that’s a solid gap of a few days with nothing worth paddling out for.

The main event is shaping up to be a proper groundswell arriving Saturday morning, the 12th of September. We’re talking a solid 12ft of swell from the WNW, with a long 13-second period pushing a massive amount of energy into the coast (combined energy of 4213). This is a big, powerful swell. The wind is a moderate cross-offshore breeze, which will keep it clean. At that size, 12ft, this is expert territory only. It’s a standout for raw power and clean conditions, but you’ll need your wits about you.

Sunday the 13th looks like the real gem, though. The swell backs off a touch to 10ft, still from the WNW with a 12-second period, but the wind dies completely. Sunday afternoon is glassy, flat calm, with a 7ft WNW swell. That’s a rare combination for a wave this size. The combined energy is still a solid 1256, and the conditions are described as excellent for experienced surfers. This is the pick of the fortnight for a proper, clean, powerful session. Low tide might be your friend here.

The following week gets messy again. Tuesday the 15th sees a monster 15ft swell but with a strong onshore wind, making it a blown-out mess. That’s one for the kite crew, not for paddle surfing.

We do get a glimpse of hope on Wednesday the 16th. A new 5ft swell from the N arrives with a moderate offshore wind from the SSE. That’s a clean, moderate offshore breeze, and the combined energy is 644, so there’s some push. It’s a much smaller option, but clean. The water temperature right now is about average for the time of year, so nothing to worry about with the wetsuit.

The very end of the outlook, Sunday the 20th, throws another big one at us. A 13ft WNW swell with a fresh offshore wind from the SE. That’s a big, clean setup, but it’s a long way out and could change. The combined energy is a massive 3397. If it holds, it’s another expert-only day with serious power.

So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The standout is Sunday the 13th for the glassy, powerful conditions. If you’re an expert, Saturday the 12th and the promising Sunday the 20th are also ones to watch. Keep an eye on the local forecasts for the timing of the tide.

Rusty.

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