Thurso East surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 13 Dec 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
10.4° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.0m and 20s 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 6.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)20ft (6.0m) 20s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)20ft (6.0m) 20s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 18th Dec)20ft (6.0m) 20s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the S by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed night, gales from the WSW by Fri morning).

Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
4
0
3
3
0
3
5
6
4
4
4
3
2
1
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6
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
4
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
WNW
2.5
W
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.1
W
2.2
W
2
W
5.5
W
5
W
5
WNW
4
WNW
5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)151413121214171615141413131318181816151413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6198679528752046247127425893691047804782337615201579124518736155111563478471105671254261
Wind
(km/h)
45
S
45
SW
20
S
35
SSE
25
WSW
20
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
30
SSE
35
SSW
30
SW
20
SSE
50
ESE
45
SSE
30
SSW
65
W
35
WSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:25PM
4.24
4:35AM
4.03
4:29PM
4.22
5:28AM
4.13
5:27PM
4.24
6:12AM
4.25
6:17PM
4.28
6:51AM
4.40
7:02PM
4.33
7:26AM
4.53
7:43PM
4.37
8:00AM
4.64
8:21PM
4.41
8:33AM
4.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:08PM
1.98
10:30AM
2.49
11:06PM
1.97
11:28AM
2.34
11:54PM
1.93
12:17PM
2.15
12:35AM
1.88
12:59PM
1.97
1:12AM
1.82
1:38PM
1.81
1:48AM
1.78
2:15PM
1.68
2:22AM
1.76
Sat
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Sunrise--8:56--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:00--9:00--9:02
Sunset3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18--
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Rain (mm)
----1-------2--8---2-
Temp. °C121311138777666788810108888
Feels °C (?)2356-2222000-2010-121-6-12
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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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