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Thurso Reef surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 17 Aug 2025 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
13.9° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Aug 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Thurso Reef in the next 12 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 18) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 18th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 18th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NW
1
NW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.7
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.5
N
0.7
N
0.8
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.4
W
Period(s) (?)889988869888889810109912
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1441471791419164686117112710275997283123164182131125100
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
10
E
10
E
15
ENE
5
N
15
NE
20
ENE
5
ENE
10
NNE
20
NNE
10
NNE
5
NNW
15
N
10
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
0
NW
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
10
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		glassonononcross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		glasscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:21AM
4.13
5:11PM
4.11
5:59AM
4.12
6:31PM
4.27
7:22AM
4.29
7:35PM
4.51
8:23AM
4.50
8:25PM
4.77
9:09AM
4.67
9:07PM
4.98
9:48AM
4.76
9:45PM
5.12
10:22AM
4.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:05PM
2.30
10:53AM
2.24
11:41PM
2.19
12:17PM
2.21
12:57AM
1.90
1:21PM
2.06
1:54AM
1.57
2:12PM
1.87
2:41AM
1.29
2:55PM
1.70
3:23AM
1.10
3:32PM
1.58
4:00AM
1.02
Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunrise--5:39--5:41--5:43--5:46--5:48--5:50--5:52
Sunset8:57--8:53--8:51--8:49--8:45--8:43--8:39--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141112131212111111111112121012121114151217
Feels °C (?)12910111197987810878991211915
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Thurso Reef (light winds from the ESE at Wick Airport 30 km from Thurso Reef). 0.8m 8s swell from the NW with a 0.3m 7s swell from the N. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

    1 hour 32 minutes ago Thurso Reef
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30 km away, 1 h 32 min ago

11 km/h
ESE
0.0
13.9
Air / Water (°C)
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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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