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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 11 pm Sunday 05 Jan 2025 GMT
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 Monday (Jan 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 5.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 07) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Monday (Jan 06) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 6th Jan) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 12th Jan) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 7th Jan) | 18ft (5.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point of Ness over the next 12 days.
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 382 | 938 | 1601 | 2698 | 4743 | 7190 | 8224 | 4034 | 3189 | 2352 | 3604 | 2077 | 786 | 281 | 194 | 96 | 309 | 321 | 1079 | 757 | 1179 | 1148 | 8738 | 21630 | 6533 | 1890 | 1065 | 17246 | 8499 | 5312 | 3328 | 1615 | 1423 | 1514 | 1729 | 2689 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:50AM 2.52 | 12:50PM 2.90 | 1:50AM 2.46 | 1:53PM 2.77 | 2:56AM 2.44 | 3:04PM 2.66 | 4:03AM 2.49 | 4:20PM 2.63 | 5:10AM 2.59 | 5:35PM 2.67 | 6:11AM 2.73 | 6:42PM 2.76 | 7:06AM 2.89 | 7:40PM 2.84 | 7:55AM 3.04 | 8:29PM 2.90 | 8:38AM 3.16 | 9:13PM 2.90 | 9:19AM 3.23 | 9:53PM 2.86 | 9:57AM 3.23 | 10:31PM 2.79 | 10:34AM 3.18 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:42AM 0.71 | 7:30PM 0.38 | 7:42AM 0.85 | 8:32PM 0.53 | 8:55AM 0.94 | 9:45PM 0.64 | 10:18AM 0.91 | 11:00PM 0.67 | 11:34AM 0.76 | 12:05AM 0.62 | 12:36PM 0.56 | 1:00AM 0.53 | 1:29PM 0.36 | 1:48AM 0.44 | 2:17PM 0.20 | 2:31AM 0.37 | 3:00PM 0.10 | 3:11AM 0.34 | 3:41PM 0.06 | 3:48AM 0.35 | 4:20PM 0.09 | 4:24AM 0.41 | 4:58PM 0.18 | |||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:48 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 3:37 | - | - | 3:38 | - | - | 3:40 | - | - | 3:41 | - | - | 3:44 | - | - | 3:45 | - | - | 3:48 | - | - | 3:49 | - | - | 3:52 | - | - | 3:53 | - | - | 3:56 | - | - | 3:57 |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -4 | -6 | -7 | -8 | -9 | -9 | -7 | -5 | -5 | -7 | -6 | -4 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Sun night, near gales from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri night, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Thu morning, light winds from the ENE by Fri afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun night, min 3°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue night, calm by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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