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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 23 Dec 2024 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Melvich this week:
The surf forecast for Melvich over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 24) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Melvich in the next 12 days are 8.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 29) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 24th Dec) | 11ft (3.5m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 30th Dec) | 28ft (8.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Melvich over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 7 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 2524 | 3749 | 11920 | 11547 | 8893 | 5190 | 8820 | 16468 | 16306 | 13911 | 10050 | 9665 | 10469 | 8678 | 5844 | 4036 | 2816 | 1735 | 1456 | 17239 | 14064 | 7604 | 5378 | 4054 | 1826 | 1247 | 970 | 627 | 295 | 684 | 345 | 199 | 158 | 102 | 1049 | 2499 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:03AM 2.73 | 3:06PM 2.90 | 4:03AM 2.78 | 4:08PM 2.88 | 4:57AM 2.89 | 5:06PM 2.94 | 5:45AM 3.03 | 5:58PM 3.04 | 6:28AM 3.18 | 6:44PM 3.17 | 7:08AM 3.33 | 7:26PM 3.29 | 7:45AM 3.49 | 8:05PM 3.39 | 8:22AM 3.63 | 8:44PM 3.46 | 8:58AM 3.74 | 9:24PM 3.47 | 9:35AM 3.82 | 10:05PM 3.45 | 10:14AM 3.84 | 10:48PM 3.38 | 10:56AM 3.81 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:45AM 1.48 | 9:34PM 1.15 | 10:00AM 1.45 | 10:36PM 1.12 | 11:05AM 1.32 | 11:30PM 1.03 | 11:57AM 1.13 | 12:16AM 0.91 | 12:42PM 0.93 | 12:58AM 0.77 | 1:22PM 0.73 | 1:37AM 0.64 | 2:02PM 0.55 | 2:15AM 0.53 | 2:41PM 0.39 | 2:53AM 0.45 | 3:21PM 0.28 | 3:31AM 0.44 | 4:02PM 0.21 | 4:10AM 0.48 | 4:44PM 0.20 | 4:51AM 0.57 | 5:29PM 0.25 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Sat 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 3:25 | - | - | 3:25 | - | - | 3:26 | - | - | 3:26 | - | - | 3:27 | - | - | 3:29 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:33 | - | - | 3:34 | - | - | 3:36 |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | - | 3 | 8 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | 1 | - | 2 | - | 1 | 11 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | -4 | -2 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -8 | -7 | -5 | -8 | -7 | -7 | 0 | 1 | -4 | -4 | -4 | -1 | -7 | -5 | -4 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri night, min 2°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri morning, strong winds from the W by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Sun night, min -1°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, strong winds from the ESE by Wed afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 19mm) heaviest on Fri night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Wed night, min -1°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Melvich Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Melvich provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Melvich can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Melvich 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 (Melvich) 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 Melvich 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 Melvich, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 23 km (14 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 50 km (31 miles) away, Kirkwall, Burghead and Cromarty.
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