Thurso East Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.50° W

Thurso East Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 14 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurso East sea temperature is
13.0° C
0.5° 

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 14 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s period, WNW swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso East in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 14th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Thurso East. This is a proper Scottish set-up, a point break that needs a specific window to fire, and looking at the next 16 days, it’s a real mixed bag. We’re starting off with a brief, clean window, but then it turns into a long stretch of onshore junk before a late-period tease.

The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Tuesday the 14th of July. The morning is your best bet. We’ve got a clean 2-foot swell rolling in from the west, with a decent 12-second period that gives it some shape. The wind is cross-off from the ESE at 9 mph, which will keep the surface clean. The water temp is sitting at 55°, which is about average for this time of year, so don’t expect a warm one. The combined energy is moderate at 209. It’s not huge, but on a point like this, it’ll offer some fun, lined-up waves. The crowds are possible here, so keep that in mind.

That Tuesday afternoon bumps up to 3 feet from the WNW with clean offshore wind, but the energy is still only moderate. It’s surfable, but it’s not the standout.

From Wednesday the 15th of July onwards, things fall apart. The swell drops, the wind turns onshore, and we go through a long, grim stretch. For over a week, from the 15th right through to the 26th, the conditions are poor. We’re looking at strong onshore winds from the NW and WNW, with gusts hitting 15 to 22 mph, and the swell direction is mostly onshore mush. The wave energy fluctuates but it’s all wind-affected junk. This is not a time for paddle surfing; with that much wind and lumpy, cross-onshore slop, a kite surfer might find it more interesting than we will.

Now, the end of the run throws a bit of a curveball. On Sunday the 26th of July, the morning looks glassy. Winds go light and variable from the ESE, almost dead calm. The swell is a small 2 feet from the west with a short 9-second period. The energy is weak at 77. It’s a tiny window of clean, small surf after a long drought. It’s not a standout, but if you’re desperate for a glide, it’s the only clean option in the second week.

The final few days of the outlook from the 27th to the 29th are back to small, choppy, and cross-onshore winds. Nothing to get excited about.

So, the long and short of it: Your best bet by a long shot is Tuesday the 14th of July, morning session at Thurso East. It’s the only time the stars align for a clean, lined-up wave. The rest of the 16-day window is a write-off. Don't force it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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0.6
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12
0.9
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11
0.8
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10
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9
0.5
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9
0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
198
127
64
40
26
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25
176
151
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113
142
112
58
Wind (km/h)
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20
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15
SSE
15
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15
SSE
10
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10
NNW
25
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High Tide
9:27PM5.10m
10:07AM4.91m
10:14PM5.21m
10:57AM4.92m
10:59PM5.25m
11:45AM4.85m
11:44PM5.19m
12:31PM4.70m
00:29AM5.05m
1:16PM4.50m
1:14AM4.84m
2:04PM4.29m
2:03AM4.58m
Low Tide
3:16PM1.44m
3:47AM0.99m
4:03PM1.40m
4:34AM0.87m
4:47PM1.44m
5:20AM0.88m
5:31PM1.54m
6:05AM1.00m
6:14PM1.70m
6:51AM1.22m
6:58PM1.91m
7:38AM1.51m
7:46PM2.13m
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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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