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The Bowl surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 12 Mar 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bowl this week:
The surf forecast for The Bowl over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 The Bowl in the next 12 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 15th Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 19th Mar) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 19th Mar) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 12 days.
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Mon 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 493 | 253 | 223 | 117 | 156 | 120 | 93 | 266 | 181 | 253 | 236 | 140 | 57 | 151 | 149 | 736 | 338 | 760 | 973 | 1005 | 1095 | 502 | 790 | 669 | 592 | 6186 | 8501 | 8031 | 8334 | 9202 | 1928 | 883 | 786 | 337 | 1177 | 947 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:13AM 4.95 | 8:46PM 4.73 | 8:44AM 5.06 | 9:12PM 4.77 | 9:12AM 5.09 | 9:37PM 4.78 | 9:40AM 5.04 | 10:01PM 4.74 | 10:07AM 4.93 | 10:26PM 4.66 | 10:34AM 4.75 | 10:53PM 4.54 | 11:03AM 4.52 | 11:22PM 4.37 | 11:36AM 4.27 | 11:57PM 4.18 | 12:19PM 4.01 | 12:45AM 3.97 | 1:26PM 3.77 | 2:00AM 3.82 | 3:11PM 3.69 | 3:41AM 3.83 | 4:52PM 3.85 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:00AM 1.73 | 2:24PM 1.19 | 2:31AM 1.58 | 2:55PM 1.14 | 3:02AM 1.48 | 3:25PM 1.17 | 3:31AM 1.45 | 3:53PM 1.26 | 4:01AM 1.50 | 4:22PM 1.41 | 4:30AM 1.62 | 4:50PM 1.60 | 5:01AM 1.79 | 5:19PM 1.84 | 5:35AM 2.00 | 5:52PM 2.10 | 6:14AM 2.24 | 6:33PM 2.38 | 7:09AM 2.46 | 7:36PM 2.64 | 8:41AM 2.58 | 9:28PM 2.74 | 10:30AM 2.43 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Mon 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:05 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:36 |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | -3 | 1 | 1 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | -2 | -3 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the The Bowl Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for The Bowl provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bowl can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bowl 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 (The Bowl) 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 The Bowl 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 The Bowl, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 7 km (4 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 39 km (24 miles) away and Kirkwall, 56 km (35 miles) away.
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