Thurso Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.60° N 3.52° W

Thurso Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Thurso Reef sea temperature is
13.1° C
0.2° 

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 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with 2,206 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 10s period with WNW 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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Reef in the next 16 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 25th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 25th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sat 25th Jul)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Sat morning, light winds from the SSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
31
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1
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
4.5
WNW
10
3.5
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.6
NNW
9
1.8
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
9
1.6
NNW
9
1.3
W
10
1.4
N
9
1.3
N
9
1.2
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9
1
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9
1
N
9
0.9
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9
0.8
N
8
0.7
N
8
1.1
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.4
W
9
1.3
W
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3843
2637
1156
544
402
572
484
415
333
339
293
230
153
155
126
86
65
247
432
327
282
Wind (km/h)
50
WNW
45
WNW
15
WNW
15
NW
25
WNW
25
WNW
15
SW
25
W
10
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
25
SE
10
WNW
25
WNW
30
WNW
10
SSW
15
SW
5
NE
5
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Wind State
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cross
cross
cross
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cross
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
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off
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glassy
High Tide
7:01PM4.14m
7:34AM4.01m
7:51PM4.32m
8:24AM4.15m
8:32PM4.50m
9:05AM4.29m
9:09PM4.66m
9:40AM4.43m
9:42PM4.80m
10:12AM4.53m
10:14PM4.89m
10:43AM4.59m
10:44PM4.94m
Low Tide
12:46PM2.31m
1:24AM2.19m
1:36PM2.21m
2:10AM1.96m
2:18PM2.06m
2:49AM1.76m
2:55PM1.92m
3:24AM1.58m
3:30PM1.78m
3:58AM1.44m
4:04PM1.69m
4:30AM1.35m
4:37PM1.63m
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9:52
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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13
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12
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14
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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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