Thurso East Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.50° W

Thurso East Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurso East sea temperature is
13.1° 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 26 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, NW swell with 1,070 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with NNW 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso East in the next 16 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 26th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I'm Rusty, and I'm giving you the lowdown on the next 16 days for Thurso East.

Honestly, it's a bit of a slow start. The first few days are a total loss with onshore wind and messy waves. We're looking at a gap of a few days of poor surf before we see anything worth paddling out for.

The first real chance to score comes on Monday, July 27th. We've got a clean 6ft swell from the NNW, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the SSW. That's the kind of combo that can make this world-class point break fire. Water temp is about average for the time of year, so you'll be fine in a wetsuit.

That Monday morning is the standout. The swell energy is chunky at 903 (moderate), with a 9-second period, which is good for a point. It's a bit strong for the groms at 6ft, but for the experienced crew, it's game on. Remember, this spot is fairly consistent, but it can get crowded, so expect some company.

Tuesday, July 28th, morning is also a good call. There's a 5ft swell from the NNW, but the wind is going offshore from the SSE. That's the gold standard. It'll be clean, with a moderate breeze, and the energy is a solid 570 (moderate). A solid runner-up to Monday.

After that, it drops off hard. The swell gets smaller and the wind turns onshore, with a few days of cross-offshore winds keeping it clean but the waves are just too small. We're talking 2ft to 3ft waves in the first week of August, with weak energy readings under 100. Not worth the drive.

Then we get a flash in the pan on August 6th. Thursday morning sees a 8ft swell from the NW, but it's coming with a strong onshore wind from the NNW at 19 mph. The energy is 735 (moderate), but the wind is going to trash it. That's a big, powerful swell, but it's going to be a mess. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing.

The very end of the window, on Monday, August 10th, gives us a tiny glimmer of hope. A 2ft swell from the NW with a glassy, offshore wind from the SSE. It's not much, but it's surfable and clean. The energy is a weak 67 (weak), so it's a long shot.

So, to sum it up: Monday morning the 27th and Tuesday morning the 28th of July are your best bets. Everything else is a bit of a write-off, with a gap of several days of poor quality surf. It's a typical summer pattern for this area, but forecasts can change. Keep your eye on the wind.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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1013
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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WNW
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WNW
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SSE
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High Tide
7:34AM4.01m
7:51PM4.32m
8:24AM4.15m
8:32PM4.50m
9:05AM4.29m
9:09PM4.66m
9:40AM4.43m
9:42PM4.80m
10:12AM4.53m
10:14PM4.89m
10:43AM4.59m
10:44PM4.94m
11:14AM4.61m
11:15PM4.95m
Low Tide
1:36PM2.21m
2:10AM1.96m
2:18PM2.06m
2:49AM1.76m
2:55PM1.92m
3:24AM1.58m
3:30PM1.78m
3:58AM1.44m
4:04PM1.69m
4:30AM1.35m
4:37PM1.63m
5:03AM1.31m
5:10PM1.63m
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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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