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Point of Ness Surf Forecast
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Point of Ness surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point of Ness this week:
The surf forecast for Point of Ness over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point of Ness in the next 12 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 19th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point of Ness over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 169 | 126 | 173 | 558 | 295 | 344 | 772 | 466 | 150 | 541 | 546 | 408 | 188 | 155 | 99 | 57 | 38 | 70 | 311 | 215 | 99 | 63 | 24 | 51 | 257 | 168 | 190 | 374 | 290 | 177 | 344 | 607 | 1329 | 771 | 529 | 235 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:06AM 2.85 | 11:18PM 2.84 | 11:36AM 2.69 | 11:47PM 2.70 | 12:09PM 2.50 | 12:23AM 2.55 | 12:53PM 2.31 | 1:15AM 2.40 | 2:07PM 2.14 | 2:39AM 2.30 | 3:57PM 2.09 | 4:12AM 2.35 | 5:23PM 2.21 | 5:23AM 2.51 | 6:24PM 2.43 | 6:17AM 2.75 | 7:12PM 2.68 | 7:06AM 3.00 | 7:54PM 2.92 | 7:51AM 3.22 | 8:33PM 3.13 | 8:36AM 3.38 | 9:12PM 3.27 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:24PM 0.51 | 5:43AM 0.54 | 5:56PM 0.69 | 6:19AM 0.71 | 6:33PM 0.88 | 7:02AM 0.89 | 7:16PM 1.05 | 7:57AM 1.04 | 8:15PM 1.20 | 9:16AM 1.10 | 9:40PM 1.26 | 10:50AM 0.96 | 11:12PM 1.16 | 12:03PM 0.67 | 12:20AM 0.93 | 12:56PM 0.33 | 1:12AM 0.66 | 1:42PM 0.02 | 1:59AM 0.38 | 2:26PM -0.20 | 2:43AM 0.13 | 3:08PM -0.30 | 3:27AM -0.04 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | -2 | -6 | -5 | -2 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -2 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Tue morning, near gales from the ENE by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Point of Ness Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Point of Ness provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Point of Ness can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point of Ness 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 (Point of Ness) 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 Point of Ness 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 Point of Ness, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 9 km (6 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 27 km (17 miles) away and Kirkwall, 46 km (29 miles) away.
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