Thurso Reef surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 12 Dec 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
10.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Friday (Dec 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Reef in the next 12 days are 7.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 12th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 12th Dec)13ft (4.0m) 17s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 18th Dec)23ft (7.0m) 21s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon night, strong winds from the SSE by Tue night).

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
4.5
W
4
W
4.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
W
2.5
W
3
W
3
W
3
W
3.5
W
3
W
2.1
W
2.2
W
2.5
W
7
W
7
WNW
5
WNW
Period(s) (?)161717161514131211131616151513131316212018
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6106852775411121865878006279620841990257645245266401053432792145216293272427893674516797
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
30
S
40
S
50
WSW
15
ESE
35
WSW
25
ENE
45
SW
25
WSW
15
S
25
SW
25
SW
30
S
40
S
30
SW
40
SW
35
SSW
40
SE
55
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:19PM
4.32
3:34AM
4.00
3:25PM
4.24
4:35AM
4.03
4:29PM
4.22
5:28AM
4.13
5:27PM
4.24
6:12AM
4.25
6:17PM
4.28
6:51AM
4.40
7:02PM
4.33
7:26AM
4.53
7:43PM
4.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:00PM
1.94
9:19AM
2.57
10:08PM
1.98
10:30AM
2.49
11:06PM
1.97
11:28AM
2.34
11:54PM
1.93
12:17PM
2.15
12:35AM
1.88
12:59PM
1.97
1:12AM
1.82
1:38PM
1.81
1:48AM
1.78
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise8:53--8:55--8:56--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:00--
Sunset-3:19--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18-
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clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
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cloud
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rain showers
light rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C8778131312111211777679978912
Feels °C (?)32-10237462030-1-432-31-50
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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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