Thurso East surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 30 Nov 2025 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
10.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Monday (Dec 01) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (Dec 01) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 1st Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 1st Dec)8ft (2.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 5th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Sun afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, fresh winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Sun
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
4
3
2
4
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
1
2
4
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
1.3
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
W
2.2
W
1.9
W
1.7
W
2
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
2.3
W
3
WNW
2.4
WNW
1.6
WNW
1
W
0.9
W
2.1
W
2.3
W
Period(s) (?)111010131515151414141312111816151413191715
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5733473085993436317035521918137110471288389284330538572493104532959824702228
Wind
(km/h)
0
SSW
35
SSE
20
SSW
15
S
15
NNE
25
SW
25
S
30
S
30
SSE
35
S
20
SSW
10
SSE
20
SE
25
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
35
SSE
30
SE
30
SE
25
SE
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:06PM
4.38
5:03AM
4.40
5:05PM
4.58
5:54AM
4.64
6:00PM
4.78
6:41AM
4.86
6:53PM
4.95
7:27AM
5.04
7:44PM
5.04
8:12AM
5.15
8:36PM
5.05
8:56AM
5.18
9:29PM
4.96
9:42AM
5.12
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:45PM
1.72
11:11AM
2.10
11:40PM
1.48
12:05PM
1.80
12:30AM
1.27
12:54PM
1.51
1:17AM
1.13
1:42PM
1.27
2:02AM
1.10
2:29PM
1.10
2:48AM
1.17
3:16PM
1.02
3:33AM
1.33
Sun
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunrise--8:37--8:37--8:40--8:41--8:44--8:45--8:47
Sunset3:29--3:27--3:26--3:26--3:25--3:23--3:22--
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
heavy rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-31-13----1-----------
Temp. °C478777778878888799999
Feels °C (?)112331000014414212232
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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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