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Lat Long: 58.60° N 3.52° W

Thurso Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurso Reef sea temperature is
13.2°C
0.9° 

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 28 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 4 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 2,308 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 29 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period with W 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 Tuesday (Sep 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Reef in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 29th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 4th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 4th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
28
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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11
1.7
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10
1.3
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11
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10
0.4
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10
0.2
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12
0.2
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14
0.9
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16
1.6
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1.8
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12
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1.6
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12
2.2
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11
2.3
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2.4
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10
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
859
633
388
194
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14
412
1226
894
1002
948
1198
698
1069
1039
1466
1703
2308
1224
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
15
SSE
35
SE
45
SE
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SE
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SE
30
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
25
SSE
15
SSW
10
WSW
15
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30
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30
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25
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25
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25
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
10:19PM5.20m
10:44AM4.99m
10:55PM5.09m
11:19AM4.87m
11:35PM4.89m
11:59AM4.69m
00:23AM4.60m
12:48PM4.44m
1:27AM4.28m
1:53PM4.20m
2:58AM4.03m
3:22PM4.06m
Low Tide
4:18PM1.25m
4:40AM1.03m
4:55PM1.29m
5:17AM1.19m
5:34PM1.42m
5:57AM1.46m
6:18PM1.62m
6:43AM1.81m
7:12PM1.87m
7:41AM2.19m
8:24PM2.09m
9:03AM2.49m
10:03PM2.14m
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Temp °C
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19
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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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