Thurso East Surf Break

Thurso East Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.50° W

Issued: 6 pm 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurso East sea temperature is
11.3° C

Normal for this time of year

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 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 1 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 11s period, WNW swell with 3,212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 26 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. 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 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 26th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 1st Jul)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 2nd Jul)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed morning).

Thu
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
4
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
9
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
W
8
0.9
WNW
9
1.1
W
8
0.8
W
8
1.3
W
11
2.1
W
13
2.4
W
12
2.1
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
9
0.9
W
9
3
W
8
3.5
W
10
3
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
198
214
158
154
110
61
132
161
90
379
1417
1656
1174
762
500
369
251
127
1020
2306
2472
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
ENE
20
ESE
10
S
25
S
10
SSE
15
NW
15
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
25
W
10
SW
15
W
10
NNW
15
ESE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
WNW
30
WNW
Wind State
off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:43PM4.19m
6:54AM4.19m
7:29PM4.31m
7:47AM4.21m
8:10PM4.44m
8:33AM4.26m
8:47PM4.57m
9:15AM4.31m
9:23PM4.66m
9:53AM4.35m
9:58PM4.73m
10:29AM4.38m
10:31PM4.76m
11:04AM4.39m
Low Tide
00:52AM2.22m
1:13PM1.99m
1:42AM2.05m
1:55PM1.96m
2:25AM1.88m
2:34PM1.91m
3:04AM1.74m
3:11PM1.87m
3:41AM1.63m
3:46PM1.83m
4:17AM1.56m
4:21PM1.82m
4:52AM1.52m
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thunderstorm
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4:05
4:05
4:07
4:07
4:09
4:09
4:09
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10:27
10:25
10:25
10:25
10:25
10:24
10:24
10:23
 mm
10
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
13
13
13
14
13
20
22
16
15
16
13
16
16
15
15
15
13
16
14
13
13
Feels °C
9
13
11
12
11
18
18
14
13
13
8
11
11
12
12
13
11
10
9
12
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
W
9
1
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.9
W
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
W
8
0.9
WNW
9
1.1
W
8
0.8
W
8
0.2
ESE
6
2.1
W
13
2.4
W
12
2.1
W
12
1.8
W
11
1.6
W
10
1.4
W
10
1.2
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.3
SE
7
3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
198
214
158
154
110
61
132
161
90
3
1417
1656
1174
762
500
369
251
127
7
2472
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
10
0.2
ESE
3
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.4
WNW
9
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
49
1
2
1
33
2
6
3
5
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.3
ESE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
7
0.5
E
3
0.4
SE
6
0.2
SSE
2
1.3
W
11
0.5
SE
4
0.9
SSE
4
3
W
8
3.5
W
10
Energy kJ
2
5
8
1
379
7
28
1020
2306
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
4
3
2
Distance (km)
0
2
30
0
8
0
4
0
20
1
5
20
25
1
1
282
0
0
0
25
580
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
3
3
2
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
1
4
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
5
6
5
5
7
5
8
6
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
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 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.

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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