Thurso East Surf Break

Thurso East Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.50° W

Issued: 12 pm 28 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Thurso East sea temperature is
11.7° 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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 29 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 12s period, W swell with 1,610 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 11s 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 Monday (Jun 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 29) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 29th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 29th Jun)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 29th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
0
0
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
9
1.1
W
8
2
W
13
2.4
W
12
2.1
W
12
1.7
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
W
9
2
NW
6
2.3
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
7
2.5
W
8
2.5
W
9
2.5
WNW
10
2.1
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.2
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
74
141
1329
1610
1184
658
332
267
162
92
90
76
234
493
458
948
1199
1348
817
502
235
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
SW
30
SSW
35
WSW
30
W
10
SE
10
SSE
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
15
ESE
25
NNW
35
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
20
SSW
40
WNW
25
WNW
35
W
35
W
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
off
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
8:47PM4.57m
9:15AM4.31m
9:23PM4.66m
9:53AM4.35m
9:58PM4.73m
10:29AM4.38m
10:31PM4.76m
11:04AM4.39m
11:05PM4.75m
11:39AM4.37m
11:39PM4.72m
12:16PM4.34m
00:15AM4.66m
Low Tide
2:34PM1.91m
3:04AM1.74m
3:11PM1.87m
3:41AM1.63m
3:46PM1.83m
4:17AM1.56m
4:21PM1.82m
4:52AM1.52m
4:56PM1.84m
5:27AM1.53m
5:32PM1.88m
6:03AM1.56m
6:08PM1.95m
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4:07
4:07
4:09
4:09
4:09
4:11
4:13
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10:25
10:25
10:24
10:24
10:23
10:22
10:22
 mm
2
1
1
12
2
7
2
2
Temp °C
17
17
14
15
16
15
15
13
12
14
14
12
11
13
12
15
12
13
13
13
12
Feels °C
16
15
8
8
10
14
14
10
9
12
13
10
6
6
7
8
8
9
7
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
9
1.1
W
8
2
W
13
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
5
1.7
W
11
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
W
9
0.1
SE
5
2.1
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.2
W
9
Energy kJ
74
141
1329
3
3
658
332
267
162
92
90
76
1
817
502
235
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
5
0.4
W
11
0.4
SE
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.3
SE
4
Energy kJ
14
36
9
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
S
3
Energy kJ
9
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
4
2.4
W
12
2.1
W
12
0.1
SE
6
2
NW
6
2.3
WNW
7
2.2
WNW
7
2.5
W
8
2.5
W
9
2.5
WNW
10
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
13
1610
1184
1
234
493
458
948
1199
1348
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
2
3
Distance (km)
1
1
423
423
25
0
0
29
29
2
30
8
523
754
328
328
1
723
25
1114
580
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
2
4
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
8
5
5
4
7
4
4
5
9
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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