Thurso East Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.50° W

Thurso East Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurso East sea temperature is
13.2° C
0.1° 

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 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NNW swell with 287 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso East in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 2nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 3rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Thurso East.

Well, I’ll be straight with you – the next couple of weeks look pretty grim for this spot. We’ve got a real flat spell coming, so don’t get your hopes up. The first signs of anything surfable are on Monday the 3rd of August. Even then, it’s a slow start.

Monday the 3rd sees a small NNW swell pushing in around 4ft with a 9-second period. It’s not great, but the wind swings offshore from the ESE, cleaning it up. The combined energy is moderate at best (263), so it’ll be weak and pretty average. By the afternoon, the swell drops to 4ft, but the offshore wind holds from the SE, making for cleaner, rideable waves. This is the best we’ll see for a while, but don't expect any barrels.

The rest of the week is a write-off. From Tuesday the 4th right through to Monday the 10th, the swell never gets above 3ft, with periods dropping under 8 seconds. That’s short-period, weak windswell with combined energy falling into the double digits (down to 42 at one point). Winds are messy – cross-off or cross-on – and we’ve got “poor surf conditions” stamped all over it. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual.

After that, another pulse tries to show up on Tuesday the 11th – a 4ft NNW swell, but with a pathetic 6-second period. The wind is a cross-shore from the SW, then a strong cross-onshore from the West at 25 mph on Tuesday afternoon. It’s a messy, choppy mess with moderate wave energy (119-121). Not worth paddling out.

From Wednesday the 12th through to the end of the forecast period on the 17th, we’re back to tiny, weak waves or onshore slop. The biggest day is Thursday the 13th with 5ft from the WNW, but with a 7-second period and onshore NW winds at 22 mph. Combined energy hits 227–236, so there's some push, but the quality is poor. That one’s for experts only if they’re desperate – the wind will make it a lumpy, closed-out mess.

The only real standout, if you can call it that, is Monday the 3rd. It’s small, but you’ll get a clean 4ft offshore wave in the morning at Thurso East. After that, it’s a long, flat trudge. No other spot is on offer here, so we’re stuck with it. This is a pretty typical blank run for the area when the Atlantic goes quiet.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Tue night, calm by Fri afternoon).

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Energy kJ
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63
Wind (km/h)
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ESE
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High Tide
11:46AM4.59m
11:48PM4.91m
12:20PM4.52m
00:23AM4.81m
12:59PM4.42m
1:04AM4.67m
1:46PM4.29m
1:55AM4.48m
2:44PM4.17m
3:01AM4.28m
3:55PM4.11m
4:23AM4.15m
5:15PM4.16m
Low Tide
5:36AM1.32m
5:43PM1.68m
6:12AM1.38m
6:19PM1.78m
6:50AM1.50m
6:59PM1.93m
7:34AM1.68m
7:47PM2.10m
8:27AM1.89m
8:50PM2.27m
9:36AM2.09m
10:15PM2.33m
11:01AM2.17m
11:47PM2.18m
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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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