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Thurso Reef surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 15 Nov 2025 GMT
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Thurso Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Thurso Reef sea temperature is
11.7° C
 (Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurso Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Thurso Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Reef in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Nov 21) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 17th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 17th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 9PM (Wed 19th Nov)13ft (4.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the N by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
N
1.1
N
0.8
N
1.5
NNW
1.7
NNW
2.5
N
2.5
NNW
2.3
N
2.1
N
1.7
N
1.5
N
2.5
NNE
3.5
N
3.5
N
3.5
N
3
N
2.5
N
1.6
N
1.1
N
0.8
N
1.1
W
Period(s) (?)111110101091011121212710101110101010912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)357277125375551111912261270134280562555520582500283818441247524228106359
Wind
(km/h)
15
E
5
ENE
15
NW
25
N
30
NNW
35
N
25
NNW
25
NW
15
WSW
20
SSE
35
E
45
NE
45
NNE
40
NNE
45
NNE
35
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNE
5
SSW
15
S
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossonononononononoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:21PM
4.41
6:15AM
4.35
6:09PM
4.53
6:51AM
4.48
6:49PM
4.61
7:21AM
4.59
7:26PM
4.65
7:50AM
4.68
7:59PM
4.65
8:18AM
4.75
8:31PM
4.60
8:46AM
4.77
9:04PM
4.53
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:20AM
2.34
11:49PM
1.67
12:06PM
2.12
12:30AM
1.58
12:46PM
1.92
1:05AM
1.53
1:21PM
1.76
1:38AM
1.51
1:55PM
1.64
2:09AM
1.53
2:29PM
1.57
2:40AM
1.58
3:02PM
1.56
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Sunrise8:02--8:03--8:07--8:08--8:11--8:12--8:15--
Sunset-3:52--3:51--3:49--3:48--3:45--3:44--3:41-
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light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C888986564577556777557
Feels °C (?)45430-5-3-10-3-3-3-5-6-5-2-11201
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Information about the Thurso Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Thurso Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Thurso Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thurso Reef 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 Reef) 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 Reef 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 Reef, 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, Kirkwall and Lossiemouth.

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