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The Bowl surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 25 Dec 2024 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 Wednesday (Dec 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 14s period. 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 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 26) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 31) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 25th Dec) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Thu 26th Dec) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 26th Dec) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 7959 | 5645 | 9770 | 14170 | 14943 | 11147 | 7462 | 6816 | 7565 | 6880 | 5711 | 5508 | 5863 | 6980 | 6034 | 4252 | 2360 | 1857 | 1367 | 1151 | 855 | 5382 | 3285 | 1405 | 832 | 484 | 577 | 1013 | 2281 | 3699 | 2946 | 2167 | 1403 | 1194 | 1307 | 1379 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:19PM 4.07 | 5:14AM 4.05 | 5:18PM 4.10 | 6:02AM 4.21 | 6:11PM 4.18 | 6:45AM 4.37 | 6:59PM 4.29 | 7:24AM 4.53 | 7:43PM 4.40 | 8:01AM 4.67 | 8:25PM 4.49 | 8:37AM 4.79 | 9:05PM 4.57 | 9:13AM 4.89 | 9:45PM 4.63 | 9:50AM 4.94 | 10:26PM 4.64 | 10:29AM 4.95 | 11:10PM 4.59 | 11:11AM 4.90 | 11:57PM 4.50 | 11:58AM 4.81 | 12:49AM 4.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:25AM 2.56 | 10:59PM 2.15 | 11:26AM 2.41 | 11:48PM 2.06 | 12:16PM 2.22 | 12:32AM 1.95 | 1:00PM 2.01 | 1:12AM 1.84 | 1:40PM 1.80 | 1:51AM 1.75 | 2:18PM 1.61 | 2:29AM 1.67 | 2:56PM 1.46 | 3:06AM 1.62 | 3:34PM 1.31 | 3:44AM 1.62 | 4:14PM 1.25 | 4:24AM 1.66 | 4:55PM 1.25 | 5:05AM 1.75 | 5:39PM 1.32 | 5:50AM 1.89 | 6:28PM 1.44 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 3:23 | - | - | 3:25 | - | - | 3:26 | - | - | 3:26 | - | - | 3:27 | - | - | 3:29 | - | - | 3:29 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:33 | - | - | 3:34 | - | - | 3:36 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 7 | 15 | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | -2 | -4 | -5 | -3 | -3 | -7 | -6 | -8 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -5 | -7 | -5 | -4 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -2 | -12 | -12 | -10 | -8 | -3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Sat morning, min -1°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Icy conditions (max 4°C on Wed afternoon, min -1°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sat night. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Sat morning, min 1°C on Fri morning). Mainly gales. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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