Thurso Reef surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 19 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
10.2° C
(Which is 1.0°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 (Dec 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Reef in the next 12 days are 4.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 19th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Best Surf 9PM (Fri 19th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 19th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
1
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4
1
0
0
0
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
2.3
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
3
W
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
1.8
W
1.3
WNW
0.8
W
0.7
W
1
W
1.9
W
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.4
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)161515131212171615131211111514141312111113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)76061001257891766918667536751333099117254516011448415051207892565302235173
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
50
WSW
20
SW
20
SSE
20
SE
30
SE
30
SE
25
SE
20
ESE
40
SE
45
SE
35
SE
30
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:21PM
4.41
8:33AM
4.71
8:58PM
4.42
9:06AM
4.75
9:34PM
4.42
9:39AM
4.75
10:11PM
4.40
10:13AM
4.71
10:49PM
4.35
10:49AM
4.66
11:30PM
4.29
11:29AM
4.59
12:16AM
4.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:15PM
1.68
2:22AM
1.76
2:50PM
1.59
2:57AM
1.76
3:25PM
1.54
3:32AM
1.79
4:01PM
1.54
4:07AM
1.85
4:37PM
1.56
4:44AM
1.93
5:16PM
1.61
5:24AM
2.03
5:59PM
1.68
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise9:00--9:02--9:02--9:03--9:03--9:03--9:03--
Sunset-3:19--3:19--3:19--3:21--3:21--3:22--3:22-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C998778889998888765444
Feels °C (?)-1-2022112410012221000-1
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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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