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Thurso Reef Surf Forecast
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Thurso Reef surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 BST
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 Wednesday (Apr 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (May 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Thu 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 1st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurso Reef over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 330 | 225 | 196 | 165 | 1318 | 3765 | 5518 | 2915 | 1742 | 1149 | 870 | 372 | 234 | 161 | 123 | 83 | 68 | 49 | 407 | 590 | 489 | 475 | 1960 | 4148 | 3191 | 1656 | 730 | 425 | 253 | 169 | 310 | 1835 | 2489 | 2426 | 1992 | 2612 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:38PM 5.17 | 10:59AM 5.10 | 11:21PM 5.01 | 11:51AM 4.82 | 12:07AM 4.78 | 12:50PM 4.49 | 12:59AM 4.53 | 2:00PM 4.18 | 2:03AM 4.30 | 3:25PM 3.99 | 3:20AM 4.16 | 4:51PM 3.96 | 4:40AM 4.15 | 6:02PM 4.05 | 5:50AM 4.25 | 6:55PM 4.19 | 6:44AM 4.39 | 7:35PM 4.33 | 7:29AM 4.52 | 8:07PM 4.47 | 8:07AM 4.61 | 8:36PM 4.59 | 8:40AM 4.66 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:50AM 1.08 | 5:12PM 1.21 | 5:37AM 1.23 | 5:57PM 1.58 | 6:27AM 1.46 | 6:47PM 1.98 | 7:25AM 1.72 | 7:45PM 2.36 | 8:37AM 1.94 | 9:03PM 2.62 | 10:04AM 2.03 | 10:35PM 2.67 | 11:25AM 1.97 | 11:50PM 2.53 | 12:25PM 1.84 | 12:43AM 2.32 | 1:10PM 1.71 | 1:25AM 2.10 | 1:48PM 1.61 | 2:02AM 1.91 | 2:21PM 1.54 | 2:36AM 1.75 | 2:53PM 1.51 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sun 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:56 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:25 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 4 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 16 | 18 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, strong winds from the W by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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