Thurso Reef surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 02 Oct 2025 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
13.3° 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 Friday (Oct 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period. 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 9.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 04) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 3rd Oct)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 4th Oct)25ft (7.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 4th Oct)30ft (9.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, severe gales from the SSW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon morning, light winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon).

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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
06
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
W
1.7
W
1.3
W
1.1
W
1.2
W
1.2
W
7.5
WNW
9
WNW
8.5
NW
6
NW
3.5
WNW
3
W
4.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
2.4
W
2.3
WNW
2.2
WNW
7
NW
5.5
NNW
4
NW
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Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10296953892843192461612826252247099086258114955261430635991562120812161144068503109
Wind
(km/h)
5
WNW
10
ENE
40
SSE
30
W
40
SSE
75
SSW
75
W
75
WNW
65
WNW
45
WNW
40
W
40
WSW
50
WSW
35
SW
45
SW
15
WNW
10
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
25
WNW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:50PM
4.00
6:43AM
4.11
6:45PM
4.31
7:27AM
4.43
7:29PM
4.65
8:04AM
4.73
8:07PM
4.97
8:40AM
4.98
8:45PM
5.22
9:17AM
5.16
9:23PM
5.38
9:53AM
5.23
10:03PM
5.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:50AM
2.61
12:23AM
2.14
12:46PM
2.29
1:10AM
1.76
1:29PM
1.95
1:50AM
1.39
2:07PM
1.62
2:28AM
1.07
2:44PM
1.34
3:06AM
0.84
3:22PM
1.15
3:45AM
0.74
4:01PM
1.06
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Sunrise7:18--7:20--7:22--7:26--7:28--7:30--7:31--
Sunset-6:45--6:43--6:39--6:37--6:35--6:31--6:29-
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Rain (mm)
1118-6831---1--55816---
Temp. °C1715141413119101012131617171611910111112
Feels °C (?)17147102-2-6-6-446811118864457
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-off at Thurso Reef (light winds from the SE at Wick Airport 30 km from Thurso Reef). A 1.3m groundswell from the W

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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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