Scotland North Coast Surf
Detailed Scotland North Coast surf forecast maps and the latest eyeball surf report from local surfers in the region. Near-shore swell is shown on the map together with the surf forecast rating for spots in Scotland North Coast. Find the best places to surf in offshore conditions by selecting the wind option on the forecast map. Windsurfers and kite surfers can also use this option to find more favorable cross-shore conditions in Scotland North Coast. Our local Wavefinder indicates where some of the best conditions are likely to be found in Scotland North Coast over the next 7 days. Surf photos from Scotland North Coast and reviews of the best spots and surfing conditions have been provided by local surfers.
Scotland North Coast Surf Forecast map for predicting the best wave and wind conditions across the region. For surfers, the map shows the most powerful swell tracking across near-shore open water and not the peak waves experienced by boats out at sea. Move your mouse over the ocean swell symbols or the surf breaks on the coastline to see a more detailed surf forecast including wave period and wind conditions. The forecast updates every 6 hours and most live weather reports update every hour. You can animate the Scotland North Coast Surf map or show live wind and wave conditions as reported from wavebuoys and local weather stations. Surf breaks shown along the Scotland North Coast coastline are also listed below.
Scotland North Coast Photos
Scotland North Coast Wavefinder
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Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - North Coast | |||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 16 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | N 13 | NNW 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | NNE 10 | W 15 | W 17 | W 17 | W 16 | W 15 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 9 |
 kJ | 864 | 2675 | 2200 | 2121 | 2471 | 1463 | 898 | 361 | 345 | 279 | 743 | 851 | 1508 | 832 | 422 | 510 | 375 | 240 | 193 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:16PM3.89m | 10:30AM4.15m | 11:11PM3.68m | 11:28AM3.95m | 1:14AM2.60m | 12:37PM3.82m | 1:39AM3.51m | 2:54PM4.02m | 4:02AM3.95m | 3:59PM4.14m | 3:47AM3.85m | 3:47PM4.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:17AM2.00m | 5:03AM2.20m | 5:52PM2.02m | 6:45PM1.20m | 6:08AM2.36m | 7:07PM2.06m | 7:44AM1.56m | 9:34PM2.21m | 10:00AM2.56m | 9:27PM1.75m | 9:53AM1.98m | 10:17PM1.49m | |||||||
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mm | 31 | 3 | 7 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Max °C | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Min °C | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
Chill °C | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
 | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:11 | — | — | 8:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 3:53 | — | — | 3:57 | — | — | 3:56 | — | — | 3:48 | — | — | 3:45 | — | — | 3:51 | — |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NNW 14 | NNW 13 | N 13 | NNW 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | NNE 10 | W 15 | W 17 | W 17 | W 16 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 757 | 2675 | 2200 | 2121 | 2471 | 1463 | 898 | 361 | 345 | 279 | 743 | 851 | 1508 | 832 | 422 | 215 | 72 | 44 | 193 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 13 | W 14 | NNE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | NE 10 | ENE 10 | — | — | NW 10 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 864 | 346 | 177 | 21 | 35 | 32 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 191 | 222 | 28 | 12 | 16 | 18 | — | — | 4 | 131 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | ESE 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 6 | N 7 | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | — |
| kJ | 61 | — | — | 203 | — | — | 19 | 50 | 55 | 27 | 356 | 324 | 404 | 282 | 377 | 510 | 375 | 240 | — |
Sea °C | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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Scotland North Coast Surf Breaks
Scotland's north coast has now become world renowned for thick chunky waves which can scare even the most accomplished surfers. From beach beaks to mind blowing slabs the north coast has it all, just don't forget the winter wettie as it gets cold up there. But at least you won't be fighting the crowds with plenty of breaks to go around for the few who venture up. A good word of advice is 'Prepare', the north coast of Scotland is one of the least populated places in Europe and specializes in spooky reef and slab breaks. Scotland isn't a budget traveling destination so only has nice Inns and Hotels to accommodate visitors. Extreme weather is renowned so keep an eye on the forecast. If the swell is flat then there are plenty castles and wildlife reserves to wander and explore.
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