Thurso East Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.50° W

Thurso East Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurso East sea temperature is
12.9° C
0.4° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with 242 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurso East this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso East in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 16th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s break down what’s on the cards for Thurso East over the next sixteen days. The first ten days or so are pretty quiet and rough, with a long stretch of nothing much to get excited about. The water temp is sitting at 55°F, which is about normal for this time of year.

From Wednesday the 15th through to around Tuesday the 22nd, it’s mostly a battle. On Wednesday morning the 15th, there’s a tiny 2ft swell from the west with a 9-second period, and a light offshore wind from the southeast at 9 mph, keeping it clean. But the energy is only 71 (weak) – small and weak. After that, it’s a solid run of onshore winds and small surf. Saturday the 18th gets 4ft from the northwest with an 8-second period, but onshore winds at 12 mph make it choppy. The energy hits 172 (moderate), but the quality is poor. Monday the 20th sees 5ft from the northwest with a 7-second period, hammered by 19 mph onshore winds – that’s more for kite-surfing than a clean paddle.

From Wednesday the 22nd to Friday the 24th, the swell stays under 3ft, with onshore winds. Saturday the 25th afternoon goes glassy with 2ft from the west at 10 seconds, energy 92 (weak) – clean but tiny. Sunday the 26th morning is dead calm with 3ft from the west at 10 seconds, energy 146 (moderate) – another rare clean moment, but still small.

The best window is the final few days. Monday the 27th of July morning has 5ft from the west-northwest with an 11-second period, but light cross-onshore winds. Energy is 476 (strong). Tuesday the 28th morning is glassy with 5ft from the west-northwest at 10 seconds, energy 433 (strong) – clean and punchy, but getting sizeable. The real standout is Wednesday the 29th of July. The morning sees 6ft from the west with an 11-second period, and a gentle offshore wind from the southeast at 9 mph. Combined energy is 661 (strong to very strong). That’s a proper groundswell with long period and offshore wind – the best day of the forecast. The afternoon holds similar quality with 5ft from the west at 10 seconds and offshore winds from the south-southeast. Thurso East is a point break, so that long-period swell will peel nicely, and it’s an expert wave. It’s fairly consistent, and crowds can be around sometimes, so expect a few others out.

After that, Thursday the 30th drops back to 3ft with cross-offshore wind, but it’s ordinary.

So, the first week and a half is mostly a write-off, but the 28th and especially the 29th of July are your best bets. That Wednesday is looking real good.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night).

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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Monday
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Period (s)
0.6
W
9
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0.4
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0.3
WNW
13
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
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10
0.8
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
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1.2
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5
1.7
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6
1.4
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1.2
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7
1.1
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8
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
40
26
27
32
214
125
108
79
166
152
75
66
69
175
211
156
133
68
51
104
Wind (km/h)
15
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20
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10
S
10
NW
15
NNW
15
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25
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High Tide
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
2:54PM4.11m
2:57AM4.31m
Low Tide
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
8:29AM1.81m
8:40PM2.34m
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Feels °C
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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.

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