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Thurso Reef surf Forecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 23 Apr 2024 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 8.2°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 7.9 °C max: 8.9 °C min: 6.9 °C)
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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 8.2°C (Statistics for 23 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 7.9 °C max: 8.9 °C min: 6.9 °C)


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 Thursday (Apr 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Reef in the next 12 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) 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 2.1m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 25th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 26th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 26th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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

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Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.8
N
0.7
N
1.7
NNW
1.2
N
1
N
0.8
N
0.6
W
1.3
WNW
1.5
W
1.1
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.4
WNW
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.3
W
0.2
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
1.3
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.8
N
1.7
N
1.5
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
1.5
N
Period(s) (?)81098878881414131211101077131312111110161412888777888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)501221017154255163133821367147473471547532181814144437351721239141199319418310236130163187256
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
25
N
20
N
20
NW
30
WNW
25
N
15
NE
15
NE
5
SE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
E
40
E
40
ESE
40
ESE
30
SSE
25
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
10
S
15
WNW
10
N
5
SSE
5
SSW
10
ENE
15
SE
10
SSE
20
SSE
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:32PM
4.77
9:38AM
4.85
9:58PM
4.81
10:07AM
4.81
10:26PM
4.79
10:38AM
4.72
10:54PM
4.73
11:11AM
4.58
11:26PM
4.62
11:50AM
4.41
12:04AM
4.47
12:39PM
4.22
12:52AM
4.30
1:47PM
4.04
1:59AM
4.15
3:14PM
3.97
3:23AM
4.11
4:42PM
4.07
4:45AM
4.24
5:54PM
4.29
5:55AM
4.48
6:52PM
4.56
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:22PM
1.36
3:36AM
1.52
3:52PM
1.35
4:07AM
1.49
4:22PM
1.41
4:39AM
1.51
4:53PM
1.53
5:13AM
1.59
5:27PM
1.71
5:50AM
1.71
6:05PM
1.93
6:33AM
1.85
6:50PM
2.18
7:27AM
2.01
7:49PM
2.41
8:38AM
2.11
9:11PM
2.55
10:07AM
2.06
10:44PM
2.49
11:27AM
1.83
11:58PM
2.24
12:29PM
1.51
12:54AM
1.93
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunrise5:37--5:35--5:33--5:30--5:28--5:24--5:22--5:20--5:16--5:15--5:11--5:09--
Sunset-8:46--8:49--8:52--8:53--8:55--8:59--9:00--9:02--9:05--9:07--9:09--9:12-
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Rain (mm)
--------------24----------------21--
Temp. °C7656766657768879991212913139131411121110131211141412
Feels °C (?)1-1-1-1-1-21123221102006536858989891098121010

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, strong winds from the E by Sun morning).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Tue morning, light winds from the NW by Wed night).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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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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