Thurso East Surf Break

Thurso East Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 58.61° N 3.50° W

Issued: 6 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Thurso East sea temperature is
11.1° C

Normal for this time of year

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 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 29 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, W swell with 590 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with WNW 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 Monday (Jun 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 22nd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 22nd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 29th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu night, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sat afternoon).

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
1
W
6
0.7
W
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.6
W
6
0.8
W
8
1
W
9
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.7
W
9
1.4
W
6
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.3
W
16
1.1
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
97
88
51
32
29
76
33
36
27
90
171
204
163
92
43
81
148
66
42
44
269
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
ENE
10
W
5
SW
20
WNW
15
WNW
5
SSW
15
NE
10
SE
10
E
25
ESE
20
NW
20
N
10
NNW
10
SE
5
W
30
W
10
S
35
WSW
25
SW
30
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
off
on
cross-on
on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
3:53PM4.13m
3:48AM4.38m
4:53PM4.09m
4:51AM4.27m
5:51PM4.11m
5:54AM4.20m
6:43PM4.19m
6:54AM4.19m
7:29PM4.31m
7:47AM4.21m
8:10PM4.44m
8:33AM4.26m
8:47PM4.57m
Low Tide
9:36PM2.42m
10:26AM1.90m
10:48PM2.44m
11:29AM1.98m
11:55PM2.36m
12:25PM2.00m
00:52AM2.22m
1:13PM1.99m
1:42AM2.05m
1:55PM1.96m
2:25AM1.88m
2:34PM1.91m
3:04AM1.74m
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part cloud
part cloud
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rain showers
heavy rain
mod rain
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light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:03
4:05
4:05
4:05
4:05
4:05
4:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:27
10:27
10:27
10:27
10:25
10:25
10:25
 mm
2
13
6
1
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
17
17
21
19
15
18
16
14
17
17
20
14
15
14
15
15
15
15
15
14
Feels °C
15
14
15
20
16
13
18
14
13
15
16
21
14
14
15
11
10
10
8
9
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
7
0.9
WNW
7
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
7
0.7
W
6
0.7
WNW
6
0.6
W
6
0.8
W
8
1
W
9
1
W
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
5
0.7
W
9
0.3
N
6
0.7
W
5
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
1.1
W
11
Energy kJ
97
74
51
32
29
17
33
36
27
90
171
204
163
92
29
81
7
24
42
29
269
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
10
0.7
NNW
9
0.6
WNW
7
0.5
W
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
E
6
0.3
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.3
W
8
0.1
N
6
0.2
N
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.5
W
9
0.3
N
6
0.2
ESE
7
0.7
W
8
0.4
NW
5
0.3
W
16
0.8
W
14
Energy kJ
50
88
37
22
2
1
8
4
12
1
4
17
10
3
43
6
4
66
7
44
250
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
8
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.3
ESE
6
0.1
E
7
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
7
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
6
Energy kJ
3
2
1
1
1
6
5
3
1
1
1
7
9
8
1
3
4
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
6
1
W
6
0.1
SE
5
0.3
ESE
2
0.6
NNW
5
0.5
SE
3
1.4
W
6
0.6
SE
3
0.4
NW
5
Energy kJ
19
76
1
1
18
4
148
6
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
1
1
673
29
9
51
9
0
0
74
165
30
0
1
69
0
458
375
414
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
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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.

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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