Surf Forecasts:
Thurso East surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with 1,702 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with WNW 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 (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thurso East in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurso East over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Thurso East. It’s a bleak start, I’ll tell you that. The first five days? Forget it. Poor surf, cross-shore wind, chop. Not a wave worth paddling for.
The real standout is Monday morning the 10th of August. Thurso East is a classic point break, and that morning it’s got a 5ft swell from the NNW, with a 10-second period. That’s a proper groundswell. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the south, so it’s going to be glassy clean. The combined swell energy is 630 (moderate), and the water temp is 56°, which is about average for this time of year. That’s the session to circle—clean, lined-up waves. Crowds are possible here sometimes, so be ready.
The other decent option is Saturday the 15th of August. A 7ft swell from the west, but it’s got a short 7-second period, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and less organised. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the east, so the face will be clean. The combined energy is 440 (moderate). This one’s for experienced surfers only—7ft is too big for beginners, and the short period means it’ll be a bit fat and dumpy. But if you want a bigger wave in clean conditions, it’s an option.
After that, you’ve got a tiny window on Tuesday the 11th of August with a 3ft wave from the NNW, offshore wind. Surfable, but nothing special.
The long-range stuff around the 16th and 17th is small and inconsistent. Not much to get excited about.
So, the best bet is Monday the 10th for clean, solid groundswell on the point. Saturday the 15th if you want something bigger and can handle the short period. Otherwise, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | W 5 | W 6 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 262 | 470 | 151 | 48 | 22 | 44 | 476 | 586 | 575 | 635 | 823 | 1418 | 830 | 326 | 502 | 283 | 207 | 109 | 84 | 63 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:55AM4.48m | 2:44PM4.17m | 3:01AM4.28m | 3:55PM4.11m | 4:23AM4.15m | 5:15PM4.16m | 5:55AM4.19m | 6:32PM4.36m | 7:16AM4.39m | 7:36PM4.63m | 8:20AM4.63m | 8:30PM4.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM2.10m | 8:27AM1.89m | 8:50PM2.27m | 9:36AM2.09m | 10:15PM2.33m | 11:01AM2.17m | 11:47PM2.18m | 12:22PM2.08m | 1:01AM1.85m | 1:26PM1.88m | 1:59AM1.47m | 2:19PM1.67m | 2:49AM1.13m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — |
 | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:12 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | W 11 | W 10 | N 6 | W 5 | W 6 | N 7 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 9 | 8 | 48 | 22 | 44 | 1 | 586 | 575 | 635 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 326 | 502 | 283 | 207 | 109 | 84 | 63 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | ESE 6 | E 6 | W 10 | N 6 | WNW 9 | N 10 | N 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | SE 6 | — | NW 12 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 12 | 29 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 31 | 8 | 1 | — | 202 | 86 | 46 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | E 6 | NE 8 | W 10 | N 7 | — | N 11 | SE 5 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | N 9 | NW 9 | — | — | W 10 | — | W 9 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 3 | — | 3 | 1 | 9 | — | — | — | 79 | 39 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | NNW 6 | WNW 5 | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | W 8 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | — | NNE 3 | NNW 9 | — | — | SE 2 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 262 | 470 | 151 | 27 | 1 | 4 | 476 | 10 | 13 | — | 823 | 1418 | 830 | — | 3 | 88 | — | — | 1 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 180 | 596 | 255 | 72 | 1 | 1 | 314 | 1 | 414 | 423 | 423 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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