Thurso East Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.50° W

Thurso East Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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

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


Thurso East surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, W swell with offshore 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, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurso East this week:

The surf forecast for Thurso East over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso East 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-onshore 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+) 4AM (Thu 9th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 9th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Thurso East.

First thing you need to know: the water is sitting at 54°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. No surprises there.

The outlook starts on Wednesday afternoon, July 8th, but don’t get excited. We’ve got a 3ft west swell with a 9-second period, but the wind is onshore out of the northwest at 10 km/h. The conditions are poor, and the energy is only moderate (201). It’s a write-off.

Thursday morning, July 9th, is where things get a little interesting. The swell pushes up to 4ft from the west, period still 9 seconds, but the wind swings to a light offshore from the SSE at 10 km/h. That’s clean. The energy is moderate (214), and the forecast actually sounds good. This is the first real window of the week. It’s likely the best on offer early on.

By Thursday afternoon, the wind shifts to a light cross-onshore out of the NE at 5 km/h, with 4ft swell. The energy picks up to 284, but the conditions are only marginal. It’s a step down from the morning.

Friday and Saturday are a bit of a mess. Onshore and cross-shore winds, choppy conditions, and the scores are poor. You’re looking at waves in the 3ft to 4ft range, but the wind just kills it.

Then we hit a dry spell. From Sunday, July 12th, through to Friday, July 17th, the surf is small, weak, and mostly poor. Swells drop to 1.0ft to 2ft, with energy values barely hitting 60. There’s a brief bump on Tuesday morning, July 14th, with a 4ft WNW swell, 11-second period, and clean offshore east winds at 15 km/h. The energy jumps to 367, and conditions are clean, but it’s only marginal. That’s the best of a bad bunch in that stretch.

The second week brings a bit more size but a lot of wind. Sunday, July 19th, and Monday, July 20th, see the swell climb to 5ft to 7ft out of the WNW, but the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, strong and gusty. It’s choppy and messy. Monday afternoon, July 20th, is a standout for size, with a 7ft WNW swell, 9-second period, and a light cross-shore wind from the NE at 5 km/h. The energy is strong (632), and the conditions are marginal. That’s likely the pick of the second week, but wind could still be a factor.

Tuesday, July 21st, morning brings the biggest swell of the run: 7ft from the WNW, 10-second period, and very strong energy (963). The wind is a light cross-onshore from the north at 5 km/h. This is expert territory, way too big for beginners. The long period (10 seconds) will give it good shape, but it’s best for the experienced crew.

After that, it’s downhill. Wednesday and Thursday, July 22nd and 23rd, see the wind howling onshore at 25 to 35 km/h, with lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell holds around 4ft to 7ft, but it’s not worth paddling out.

Best on offer: Thursday morning, July 9th, for clean, fun waves. And for the brave, Tuesday morning, July 21st, for the biggest swell of the period, but only if you’ve got the skills.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Fri afternoon). 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.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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1.1
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9
0.8
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9
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11
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WNW
11
1.1
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
134
334
194
264
180
97
332
432
267
203
129
64
48
28
47
43
180
353
281
163
110
Wind (km/h)
15
NW
5
ENE
10
SSE
10
NNE
5
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
5
WNW
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NNE
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15
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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 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 16 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.

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