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Thurso East surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 12 Jan 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
8.7° 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 (Jan 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso East in the next 12 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 9s period and expected on Monday (Jan 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 13th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 16th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 15th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the S by Tue morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
4
0
0
2
2
1
4
5
7
5
2
4
3
2
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
WSW
2.5
W
3
NW
2
NW
2.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.9
WNW
1.1
WNW
1.4
WNW
3
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
2
W
1.5
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)1091111119982118171615151312121110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22149512367932153212825921641807626461033658247916997604302711891319241
Wind
(km/h)
50
SW
30
W
15
SSW
25
WNW
35
W
25
WSW
25
S
20
S
10
SSW
20
SW
5
SSW
5
NNW
15
WNW
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
ESE
20
SE
35
SE
35
SE
40
SE
40
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		glassoncross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:23PM
4.00
4:22AM
3.93
4:37PM
3.92
5:25AM
4.03
5:48PM
3.95
6:20AM
4.20
6:47PM
4.06
7:06AM
4.38
7:35PM
4.21
7:45AM
4.56
8:14PM
4.36
8:20AM
4.72
8:50PM
4.49
8:53AM
4.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:03PM
2.31
10:41AM
2.54
11:09PM
2.32
11:48AM
2.37
12:04AM
2.24
12:40PM
2.15
12:50AM
2.11
1:23PM
1.92
1:31AM
1.97
2:01PM
1.71
2:08AM
1.83
2:36PM
1.52
2:43AM
1.72
Mon
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Sunrise--8:53--8:52--8:52--8:49--8:48--8:47--8:45
Sunset3:48--3:49--3:52--3:53--3:56--3:59--4:00--
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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light rain
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part cloud
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light rain
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cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C876555665556657886655
Feels °C (?)-3-12-1-5-100103321444-2-3-5-5
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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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