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Thurso East Surf Forecast
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Thurso East surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 23 Dec 2024 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Thurso East this week:
The surf forecast for Thurso East over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Thurso East in the next 12 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Dec 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 25) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 26th Dec) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Thurso East over the next 12 days.
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 5982 | 2698 | 1987 | 2798 | 10599 | 11179 | 8803 | 5160 | 6781 | 15700 | 14892 | 10732 | 7817 | 7985 | 8775 | 8223 | 7971 | 6067 | 5461 | 4815 | 3029 | 1931 | 1887 | 850 | 1369 | 1214 | 1246 | 1070 | 417 | 225 | 134 | 102 | 63 | 29 | 34 | 145 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:15PM 4.17 | 3:22AM 3.87 | 3:17PM 4.09 | 4:20AM 3.93 | 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 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:56PM 2.16 | 9:12AM 2.64 | 10:01PM 2.19 | 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 | ||||||||||||||
Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - | 9:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 3:22 | - | - | 3:22 | - | - | 3:22 | - | - | 3:23 | - | - | 3:25 | - | - | 3:26 | - | - | 3:26 | - | - | 3:29 | - | - | 3:29 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:33 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 5 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | -2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | -1 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -1 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue night, min 4°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Mon morning, strong winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Wed morning). Mainly near gales. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Thurso East Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Thurso East provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Thurso East can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Thurso East 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 (Thurso East) 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 Thurso East 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 Thurso East, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 2 km (1 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 31 km (19 miles) away and Kirkwall, 52 km (32 miles) away.
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