Thurso Reef surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 15 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
10.4° 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 Monday (Dec 15) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s 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 6.0m 21s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 18) 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 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 17) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 15th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Mon 15th Dec)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 18th Dec)20ft (6.0m) 21s

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 Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
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3
3
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
2
W
2
W
1.7
W
6
W
5
W
5
W
4.5
W
4.5
W
5
W
3
W
2.1
W
1.7
W
2
W
1.8
W
1.3
W
Period(s) (?)141416151514131312211818171614131212141413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3571392460414716402130281380130584331082153211418610693953596012722129077815851249572
Wind
(km/h)
20
S
15
S
15
SSW
20
SW
25
SSW
20
SSW
35
SSE
30
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SE
15
SSW
45
WSW
45
SW
25
S
20
SSE
35
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
20
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:27PM
4.24
6:12AM
4.25
6:17PM
4.28
6:51AM
4.40
7:02PM
4.33
7:26AM
4.53
7:43PM
4.37
8:00AM
4.64
8:21PM
4.41
8:33AM
4.71
8:58PM
4.42
9:06AM
4.75
9:34PM
4.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:28AM
2.34
11:54PM
1.93
12:17PM
2.15
12:35AM
1.88
12:59PM
1.97
1:12AM
1.82
1:38PM
1.81
1:48AM
1.78
2:15PM
1.68
2:22AM
1.76
2:50PM
1.59
2:57AM
1.76
3:25PM
1.54
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise8:57--8:59--9:00--9:00--9:00--9:02--9:02--
Sunset-3:18--3:18--3:18--3:18--3:19--3:19--3:19-
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C77666688867787910108888
Feels °C (?)221-1-1-1013020-2-34235323
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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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