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Skarfskerry surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 24 Feb 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Skarfskerry this week:
The surf forecast for Skarfskerry over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Skarfskerry in the next 12 days are 6.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Tue 25th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 1st Mar) | 16ft (5.0m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 1st Mar) | 20ft (6.0m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Skarfskerry over the next 12 days.
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Sat 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
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| Energy (?) | 8877 | 4652 | 2300 | 3128 | 2496 | 1347 | 937 | 858 | 1815 | 1935 | 1641 | 1208 | 1005 | 2079 | 18015 | 23010 | 21167 | 10509 | 5524 | 2593 | 12590 | 11367 | 7228 | 7564 | 10350 | 7717 | 6700 | 3864 | 2022 | 1468 | 2469 | 2795 | 1576 | 1197 | 679 | 806 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:29PM 2.41 | 6:44AM 2.66 | 7:16PM 2.63 | 7:23AM 2.94 | 7:56PM 2.83 | 7:59AM 3.20 | 8:33PM 3.00 | 8:35AM 3.41 | 9:10PM 3.12 | 9:11AM 3.53 | 9:46PM 3.17 | 9:49AM 3.55 | 10:23PM 3.15 | 10:30AM 3.46 | 11:02PM 3.06 | 11:14AM 3.25 | 11:44PM 2.90 | 12:05PM 2.96 | 12:32AM 2.70 | 1:07PM 2.65 | 1:36AM 2.49 | 2:33PM 2.38 | 3:05AM 2.37 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:34AM 0.88 | 1:04PM 0.60 | 1:16AM 0.61 | 1:44PM 0.24 | 1:55AM 0.36 | 2:23PM -0.08 | 2:33AM 0.15 | 3:01PM -0.31 | 3:11AM 0.01 | 3:40PM -0.42 | 3:50AM -0.04 | 4:20PM -0.38 | 4:30AM -0.00 | 5:00PM -0.19 | 5:13AM 0.13 | 5:43PM 0.11 | 5:59AM 0.35 | 6:29PM 0.48 | 6:52AM 0.62 | 7:26PM 0.86 | 8:03AM 0.88 | 8:47PM 1.14 | 9:47AM 1.00 | |||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Sat 08 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 |
| Sunset | 5:29 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:34 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:40 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | -1 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 3 | 3 | -1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -3 | -4 | -2 | 0 | 1 | -1 | -7 | -5 | 4 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 | -1 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, near gales from the W by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the W by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Skarfskerry Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Skarfskerry provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Skarfskerry can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Skarfskerry 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 (Skarfskerry) 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 Skarfskerry 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 Skarfskerry, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 15 km (9 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, 41 km (25 miles) away.
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