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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 Sunday (May 19) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Skarfskerry in the next 12 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 26) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sun 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Sun 19th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 23rd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Skarfskerry over the next 12 days.
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 94 | 88 | 66 | 44 | 31 | 115 | 108 | 79 | 51 | 33 | 64 | 98 | 207 | 238 | 161 | 105 | 67 | 107 | 155 | 117 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 28 | 38 | 34 | 29 | 11 | 55 | 85 | 66 | 83 | 102 | 95 | 511 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 1:49PM 2.38 | 1:56AM 2.72 | 3:07PM 2.34 | 3:07AM 2.70 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | 7:43PM 0.87 | 8:36AM 0.56 | 8:48PM 0.97 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:35 | - | - | 4:33 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:26 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:20 | - | - | 4:18 | - | - | 4:18 | - | - | 4:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:46 | - | - | 9:49 | - | - | 9:51 | - | - | 9:52 | - | - | 9:54 | - | - | 9:55 | - | - | 9:58 | - | - | 10:00 | - | - | 10:01 | - | - | 10:02 | - | - | 10:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 12 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed night, light winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). 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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