Thurso Reef surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 01 Mar 2026 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
7.1° C
(Which is 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 Monday (Mar 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. 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 4.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 08) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 05) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 2nd Mar)4ft (1.2m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 6th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 8th Mar)15ft (4.5m) 20s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sun night, light winds from the S by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
W
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1.3
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WNW
2.3
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WNW
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Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)736387322485553348165411544673782291164211389921886222013162831208626523188
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSE
20
SSE
35
SSE
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
15
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WNW
Wind State (?)
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High Tide
/ height (m)
7:49PM
4.70
7:49AM
4.98
8:29PM
4.87
8:28AM
5.18
9:04PM
4.94
9:04AM
5.29
9:36PM
4.94
9:37AM
5.28
10:06PM
4.87
10:09AM
5.16
10:35PM
4.75
10:41AM
4.96
11:04PM
4.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:20PM
1.31
1:36AM
1.70
2:03PM
1.05
2:16AM
1.50
2:42PM
0.90
2:52AM
1.38
3:18PM
0.88
3:26AM
1.34
3:52PM
0.97
4:00AM
1.38
4:25PM
1.16
4:32AM
1.51
4:56PM
1.41
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunrise7:11--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:00--6:56--6:54--
Sunset-5:42--5:45--5:46--5:49--5:52--5:53--5:55-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C681089777667712136687111211
Feels °C (?)-22344033111157-1-211234
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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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