Thurso Reef surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 07 Apr 2026 BST
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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
7.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurso Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Thurso Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Reef in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 8th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 9th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 15s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 10th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SE on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
4
1
2
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0
2
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3
5
4
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4
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
W
2.3
W
2.1
W
2.2
W
1.9
W
2.2
W
1.7
W
1.9
W
3.5
W
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
2.5
WNW
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
2.5
W
3.5
W
2.4
W
1.9
W
1.4
W
Period(s) (?)181715141312111315161514141513161413121110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)465728981924187512261332711119160347184569130092747480424833040279141891517831377
Wind
(km/h)
20
SE
30
SSE
10
ESE
5
NW
10
ESE
15
SSE
30
W
35
W
30
W
15
S
45
SE
55
SE
30
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSW
0
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:17PM
4.27
12:30AM
4.31
12:59PM
4.00
1:13AM
4.10
2:00PM
3.77
2:17AM
3.90
3:31PM
3.65
3:47AM
3.82
5:08PM
3.73
5:14AM
3.93
6:17PM
3.96
6:17AM
4.16
7:06PM
4.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:24PM
2.08
6:52AM
2.10
7:02PM
2.36
7:41AM
2.33
7:54PM
2.63
8:54AM
2.50
9:22PM
2.80
10:37AM
2.48
11:12PM
2.73
11:56AM
2.26
12:20AM
2.47
12:48PM
1.95
1:07AM
2.16
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise6:24--6:22--6:20--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:07--
Sunset-8:07--8:09--8:12--8:15--8:16--8:19--8:22-
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C11111111121178778710107101071096
Feels °C (?)44910980-1-2-1-3-5231683421
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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 16 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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