Thurso East surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 03 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
10.5° 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 Wednesday (Dec 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso East in the next 12 days are 3.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 05) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 06) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 3rd Dec)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 9th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 5th Dec)11ft (3.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Wed afternoon, near gales from the ESE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Wed
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
2
6
4
3
1
0
1
3
3
2
0
0
3
2
4
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
1
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.5
WNW
1.6
W
0.9
W
1.5
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.8
WNW
1.9
W
2.1
W
1.8
W
1.4
W
2.4
NE
Period(s) (?)14131215181615141218161514131221181616157
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)106364333344167554757265196123914361355614462340247588221722741626842520
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
20
SSE
30
SSE
25
SE
35
SE
35
SSE
35
SE
45
SE
45
ESE
40
ESE
25
E
20
SE
20
SE
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
20
SW
15
SE
30
ESE
35
E
45
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
10:23PM
4.80
10:29AM
5.00
11:19PM
4.59
11:19AM
4.83
12:19AM
4.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
4:04PM
1.05
4:20AM
1.57
4:53PM
1.17
5:07AM
1.85
5:46PM
1.37
5:58AM
2.13
Wed
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise--8:41--8:44--8:45--8:47--8:48--8:49--8:51
Sunset3:26--3:25--3:23--3:22--3:22--3:22--3:21--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
-------112-----1--3111
Temp. °C7899988889999999899109
Feels °C (?)122310-1-2-2225545643220
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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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