Thurso East surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 09 Jul 2025 BST
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Thurso East surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thurso East sea temperature is
12.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurso East this week:

The surf forecast for Thurso East over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso East in the next 12 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 10) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 11) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 9th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 10th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 10th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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

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Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.4
WNW
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
Period(s) (?)78888999999988109888710998885666656667
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)12913822722824133225120719813611779526053564932192027935752384953665037262815171314
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
5
W
10
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
S
15
SSE
15
ESE
5
W
10
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
20
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
30
SE
25
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
10
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
WNW
5
ENE
15
E
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
5
N
5
W
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:50PM
4.57
9:17AM
4.37
9:27PM
4.70
9:57AM
4.47
10:03PM
4.80
10:35AM
4.55
10:38PM
4.87
11:13AM
4.58
11:15PM
4.91
11:52AM
4.58
11:53PM
4.90
12:34PM
4.53
12:35AM
4.85
1:20PM
4.45
1:21AM
4.75
2:12PM
4.35
2:15AM
4.61
3:10PM
4.26
3:17AM
4.46
4:17PM
4.22
4:30AM
4.35
5:27PM
4.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:38PM
1.90
3:07AM
1.71
3:17PM
1.81
3:45AM
1.54
3:54PM
1.73
4:22AM
1.41
4:31PM
1.69
4:59AM
1.33
5:08PM
1.68
5:38AM
1.30
5:47PM
1.72
6:18AM
1.32
6:28PM
1.81
7:02AM
1.40
7:13PM
1.94
7:51AM
1.53
8:05PM
2.09
8:48AM
1.69
9:08PM
2.23
9:55AM
1.84
10:26PM
2.27
11:10AM
1.91
11:48PM
2.16
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Sunrise4:18--4:20--4:22--4:22--4:24--4:26--4:28--4:30--4:31--4:33--4:35--4:37--
Sunset-10:16--10:15--10:15--10:14--10:12--10:10--10:08--10:07--10:06--10:05--10:02--10:00-
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Rain (mm)
--------------------------------18915
Temp. °C171717202019222318232420222017202117191716181916192017191816191916141414
Feels °C (?)161716171918212118222219201614161713151316171715171818191615171715141413

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue morning, calm by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Thurso East Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Thurso East provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Thurso East can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thurso East 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 East) 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 East 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 East, 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 and Kirkwall, 52 km (32 miles) away.

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