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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 Saturday (May 18) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Skarfskerry in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 24) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 10s period and expected on Friday (May 24) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 18th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 24th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 24th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Skarfskerry over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 21 | 35 | 62 | 71 | 60 | 71 | 88 | 66 | 44 | 32 | 113 | 78 | 52 | 34 | 32 | 50 | 66 | 128 | 383 | 566 | 875 | 475 | 101 | 64 | 75 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 54 | 233 | 218 | 316 | 195 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:54PM 2.28 | 5:47AM 2.52 | 6:40PM 2.41 | 6:34AM 2.61 | 7:19PM 2.56 | 7:16AM 2.70 | 7:53PM 2.70 | 7:55AM 2.79 | 8:25PM 2.82 | 8:31AM 2.86 | 8:56PM 2.91 | 9:07AM 2.90 | 9:27PM 2.96 | 9:42AM 2.90 | 9:59PM 2.98 | 10:18AM 2.86 | 10:34PM 2.97 | 10:58AM 2.77 | 11:12PM 2.92 | 11:43AM 2.65 | 11:57PM 2.85 | 12:39PM 2.51 | 12:52AM 2.78 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:52PM 1.18 | 12:30PM 0.73 | 12:43AM 1.02 | 1:09PM 0.60 | 1:24AM 0.86 | 1:44PM 0.49 | 2:01AM 0.70 | 2:18PM 0.41 | 2:36AM 0.55 | 2:52PM 0.36 | 3:11AM 0.45 | 3:27PM 0.35 | 3:47AM 0.38 | 4:02PM 0.37 | 4:25AM 0.35 | 4:40PM 0.42 | 5:05AM 0.37 | 5:19PM 0.50 | 5:49AM 0.41 | 6:02PM 0.61 | 6:37AM 0.47 | 6:49PM 0.74 | 7:32AM 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wed 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:35 | - | - | 4:33 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:26 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:18 | - | - | 4:18 |
| Sunset | 9:39 | - | - | 9:43 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:46 | - | - | 9:49 | - | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:55 | - | - | 9:58 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:01 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 13 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, strong winds from the N by Thu morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NW by Fri night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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