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Lat Long: 58.60° N 3.52° W

Thurso Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 14 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurso Reef sea temperature is
12.9°C
1.2° 

Thurso Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Thurso Reef surf forecast from 15 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 18s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 18s period, WNW swell with 28,168 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 18s period with WNW swell.

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 Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 18s period. 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 6.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 15th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 15th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 15th Oct)21ft (6.5m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Fri night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night).

Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
W
12
5.5
W
19
5
WNW
16
4.5
WNW
14
3.5
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
11
2.2
WNW
11
2
NNW
13
1.7
N
12
1.5
N
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.1
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12
1.6
W
10
1.2
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12
3.5
WNW
17
3.5
WNW
16
3
WNW
14
3
WNW
14
2.5
WNW
15
2.3
WNW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1455
22188
12242
7579
3820
1094
1061
1299
898
657
540
346
530
396
6580
5502
3826
3091
3030
1984
Wind (km/h)
50
S
35
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
SW
15
WNW
25
NW
15
NNW
15
W
10
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15
S
10
S
20
SSE
20
SSE
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SE
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35
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35
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High Tide
11:28PM4.52m
11:40AM4.53m
00:05AM4.24m
12:15PM4.32m
00:51AM3.96m
1:00PM4.10m
1:57AM3.73m
2:07PM3.91m
3:32AM3.63m
3:39PM3.83m
5:03AM3.73m
5:02PM3.93m
Low Tide
5:24PM1.61m
5:37AM1.82m
6:01PM1.83m
6:10AM2.11m
6:42PM2.07m
6:49AM2.41m
7:33PM2.31m
7:43AM2.67m
8:47PM2.48m
9:12AM2.83m
10:28PM2.46m
11:00AM2.75m
11:43PM2.26m
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Temp °C
15
10
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9
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Feels °C
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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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