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Point of Ness Surf Forecast
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Point of Ness surf Forecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Point of Ness this week:
The surf forecast for Point of Ness over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Point of Ness in the next 12 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 12) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 9th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Point of Ness over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 5 | 8 | 24 | 105 | 301 | 301 | 250 | 177 | 220 | 266 | 405 | 334 | 276 | 220 | 150 | 113 | 44 | 23 | 38 | 23 | 102 | 160 | 149 | 128 | 94 | 65 | 57 | 113 | 83 | 40 | 122 | 177 | 423 | 369 | 267 | 181 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | glass | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | on | on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:39PM 2.90 | 7:38AM 3.18 | 8:21PM 3.09 | 8:25AM 3.30 | 9:00PM 3.21 | 9:11AM 3.33 | 9:38PM 3.26 | 9:57AM 3.27 | 10:17PM 3.24 | 10:43AM 3.13 | 10:57PM 3.15 | 11:30AM 2.92 | 11:39PM 3.00 | 12:21PM 2.67 | 12:28AM 2.82 | 1:20PM 2.44 | 1:26AM 2.64 | 2:31PM 2.25 | 2:35AM 2.51 | 3:46PM 2.16 | 3:47AM 2.45 | 4:56PM 2.18 | 4:52AM 2.46 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:44AM 0.41 | 2:11PM -0.14 | 2:30AM 0.18 | 2:54PM -0.19 | 3:14AM 0.03 | 3:36PM -0.14 | 3:57AM -0.03 | 4:17PM 0.02 | 4:40AM 0.01 | 4:58PM 0.24 | 5:23AM 0.14 | 5:39PM 0.49 | 6:09AM 0.35 | 6:21PM 0.74 | 6:58AM 0.58 | 7:07PM 0.98 | 7:54AM 0.80 | 8:01PM 1.17 | 9:05AM 0.94 | 9:13PM 1.29 | 10:29AM 0.95 | 10:41PM 1.29 | 11:40AM 0.86 | |||||||||||||
Sun 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Fri 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:39 |
| Sunset | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:31 | - | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:36 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | - | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 6 | 2 | - | 12 | 4 | 12 | 3 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Point of Ness Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Point of Ness provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Point of Ness can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Point of Ness 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 (Point of Ness) 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 Point of Ness 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 Point of Ness, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 9 km (6 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, 46 km (29 miles) away.
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