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Thurso East Surf Forecast
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Thurso East surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 19 Jul 2025 BST
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 Sunday (Jul 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 20th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 24th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 26th Jul) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurso East over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Fri night, fresh winds from the SE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WNW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
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| Energy (?) | 2 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 36 | 71 | 133 | 92 | 61 | 40 | 22 | 19 | 55 | 156 | 191 | 330 | 289 | 209 | 98 | 94 | 112 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:17AM 4.46 | 4:17PM 4.22 | 4:30AM 4.35 | 5:27PM 4.26 | 5:49AM 4.32 | 6:36PM 4.40 | 7:06AM 4.40 | 7:38PM 4.59 | 8:14AM 4.53 | 8:31PM 4.79 | 9:11AM 4.66 | 9:18PM 4.96 | 10:00AM 4.74 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:55AM 1.84 | 10:26PM 2.27 | 11:10AM 1.91 | 11:48PM 2.16 | 12:22PM 1.89 | 12:58AM 1.91 | 1:24PM 1.81 | 1:58AM 1.62 | 2:17PM 1.71 | 2:49AM 1.35 | 3:05PM 1.63 | 3:36AM 1.15 | 3:48PM 1.59 | |||||||||
Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Fri 25 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 4:35 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:39 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:47 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 10:02 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 9:59 | - | - | 9:57 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:53 | - | - | 9:52 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 16 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast
Continuing clean conditions at Thurso East (light winds from the W at Wick Airport 29 km from Thurso East). 0.2m 8s swell from the WNW with a 0.1m 6s windswell from the NE and a 0.1m 2s local chop from the N. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.
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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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