Thurso East surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 27 Nov 2025 GMT
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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
10.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Friday (Nov 28) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 7.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 04) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 28th Nov)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 28th Nov)20ft (6.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 28th Nov)25ft (7.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Thu night, calm by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun morning, near gales from the SSE by Sun night).

Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
!
0
0
0
0
3
4
4
1
1
1
0
1
1
2
4
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
W
1.4
W
4
WSW
7.5
W
5
W
4
NW
4
NNW
3
NNW
2.4
N
2
N
2
N
1.8
N
1.5
N
1.2
N
1.3
W
3
WSW
3
W
2.4
W
3
W
3.5
W
2.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)111111181710131211111113131313131214131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3584514105331771277331234861272214829709941037737470564258626972122334134471835
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
25
SSW
60
SW
65
SW
50
WNW
40
NW
25
NW
25
N
15
NNE
10
SE
25
SSE
50
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
50
SSE
40
SSE
40
SSE
30
SSW
20
SSW
15
S
30
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
crossoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:43PM
4.18
1:52AM
3.93
1:51PM
4.15
3:02AM
4.01
3:01PM
4.22
4:06AM
4.17
4:06PM
4.38
5:03AM
4.40
5:05PM
4.58
5:54AM
4.64
6:00PM
4.78
6:41AM
4.86
6:53PM
4.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:19PM
2.09
7:38AM
2.55
8:29PM
2.07
8:56AM
2.52
9:42PM
1.94
10:10AM
2.36
10:45PM
1.72
11:11AM
2.10
11:40PM
1.48
12:05PM
1.80
12:30AM
1.27
12:54PM
1.51
1:17AM
1.13
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Sunrise8:29--8:30--8:33--8:34--8:37--8:37--8:40--
Sunset-3:33--3:30--3:30--3:29--3:27--3:26--3:26-
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
23-113-----4212--2---
Temp. °C121298875444456810888768
Feels °C (?)87-3-6-3-4-2-3-2-1-3-5-3-2-1-1-2-221-2
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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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