Surf Forecasts:
Thurso East surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 10s period, WNW swell with 3,104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 9s. 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 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurso East over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Thurso East.
Alright, strap in, because this is a tale of two extremes. We’ve got a serious pulse of energy right at the start, but it’s going to be a battle with the wind. Honestly, the first few days look more like a washing machine than a wave face. The real standout, the one that’s got me talking, is the morning of Saturday the 1st of August. That’s the one you want to circle.
For the first weekend, Saturday the 25th of July, there’s a massive 15ft swell from the WNW rolling in, but it’s being hammered by a strong 28 mph wind from the WNW. That’s a straight-on storm-chop situation. The combined energy is a hefty 3680 (very strong wave energy), but with conditions like that, it’s a write-off for a paddle. Honestly, that setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. By Sunday the 26th, the swell drops to 5ft, but the wind is still on it, making it marginal at best.
Monday the 27th sees a shift. The swell drops to 6ft, but the direction swings to NNW, which is the optimum for this break. The wind is a light cross-shore from the SW, which is better. It’s still only a marginal call, but the potential is there for a few if the tide cooperates. Tuesday the 28th of July morning is where we get a little glimpse of hope. The swell is 4ft from the N, with a light cross-offshore breeze from the S. The combined energy is 452 (moderate wave energy), but the wind is cleaning it up nicely. It’s a small, clean wave, but it’s a good entry-level option.
The midweek is small and weak. The energy drops right off.
Then we get to the weekend of the 1st of August. The morning of Saturday the 1st is the real highlight. We’ve got a 5ft swell from the W, with a period of 9 seconds, delivering a combined energy of 315 (moderate wave energy). But the magic is the wind. It’s glassy. Absolutely glassy. A light 3 mph breeze from the N. That is going to be smooth, clean, and lined up. The water temperature is sitting at 56°, which is about average for the time of year. This is the one. The morning session is the pick of the entire forecast. The afternoon sees the wind pick up, so make the most of the early hours.
Looking further ahead, the second week is a bit of a write-off. The swell drops away to almost nothing with low energy, or it blows up again. The 8th of August shows a huge 12ft WNW swell coming back, but it’s accompanied by a fresh 19 mph onshore wind, making it a complete mess for surfing. That’s one for the experts only, and even then, it’s not looking pretty.
So, to wrap it up: the first few days are a battle, but the glassy morning of Saturday the 1st of August is the standout. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat morning, light winds from the S by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | W 9 | N 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 5 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3680 | 2576 | 1186 | 544 | 402 | 495 | 506 | 409 | 326 | 240 | 246 | 153 | 148 | 112 | 108 | 72 | 91 | 74 | 114 | 94 | 247 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:01PM4.14m | 7:34AM4.01m | 7:51PM4.32m | 8:24AM4.15m | 8:32PM4.50m | 9:05AM4.29m | 9:09PM4.66m | 9:40AM4.43m | 9:42PM4.80m | 10:12AM4.53m | 10:14PM4.89m | 10:43AM4.59m | 10:44PM4.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:46PM2.31m | 1:24AM2.19m | 1:36PM2.21m | 2:10AM1.96m | 2:18PM2.06m | 2:49AM1.76m | 2:55PM1.92m | 3:24AM1.58m | 3:30PM1.78m | 3:58AM1.44m | 4:04PM1.69m | 4:30AM1.35m | 4:37PM1.63m | ||||||||
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 | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:52 | — | — | 9:49 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:38 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 4 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 9 | W 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 1186 | 544 | 337 | 346 | 506 | 409 | 289 | 240 | 246 | 153 | 148 | 112 | 108 | 66 | 47 | 31 | 114 | 94 | 247 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 217 | 300 | 402 | — | 408 | 346 | 326 | 212 | 164 | 127 | 86 | 93 | 69 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 20 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | S 9 | N 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | W 4 | — | — | SSE 2 | SSE 2 | SSE 2 | — | ESE 5 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3680 | 2576 | — | — | — | 495 | — | 9 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 72 | 91 | 74 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 673 | 673 | 2 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 1 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
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