Thurso East surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 05 Feb 2026 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
7.7° 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 Tuesday (Feb 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso East in the next 12 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 11s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 07) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 10th Feb)3ft (0.9m) 22s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 12th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 19s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 12th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat night, min 2°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the SE by Mon night).

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
3
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
W
1
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.3
W
0.3
W
0.4
W
0.4
WNW
1.3
W
1.6
W
1.1
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)222018161614141313121212111123191816141421
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4838321373746489202895529111123213717511961537600202100445
Wind
(km/h)
45
ESE
45
ESE
45
E
40
ESE
40
ESE
45
E
40
ESE
40
ESE
35
SE
45
SE
50
ESE
35
SSE
30
SSE
30
SE
25
SE
30
SE
35
ESE
40
ESE
35
E
35
E
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:38AM
5.20
11:14PM
4.66
11:14AM
5.01
11:49PM
4.47
11:51AM
4.75
12:25AM
4.27
12:29PM
4.44
1:06AM
4.07
1:16PM
4.13
1:58AM
3.90
2:18PM
3.85
3:09AM
3.81
3:46PM
3.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:57PM
1.10
5:02AM
1.64
5:34PM
1.36
5:38AM
1.85
6:10PM
1.67
6:17AM
2.09
6:50PM
2.00
7:01AM
2.34
7:36PM
2.31
8:04AM
2.57
8:44PM
2.55
9:42AM
2.66
10:19PM
2.63
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise8:11--8:10--8:07--8:04--8:03--8:00--7:58--
Sunset-4:43--4:45--4:47--4:51--4:52--4:55--4:58-
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
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light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
-11--122412--------1-
Temp. °C443335467677776544443
Feels °C (?)-6-7-8-7-7-5-6-3-1-4-2-200-1-3-5-5-5-5-5
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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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