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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 Friday (Apr 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Skarfskerry in the next 12 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Skarfskerry over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 79 | 85 | 70 | 64 | 22 | 103 | 16 | 10 | 14 | 55 | 257 | 451 | 224 | 154 | 75 | 48 | 28 | 17 | 14 | 30 | 44 | 37 | 35 | 17 | 102 | 93 | 75 | 47 | 56 | 46 | 46 | 431 | 502 | 749 | 596 | 266 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:30PM 2.97 | 9:35AM 3.04 | 9:56PM 3.00 | 10:05AM 3.01 | 10:22PM 2.99 | 10:35AM 2.93 | 10:50PM 2.94 | 11:06AM 2.82 | 11:20PM 2.84 | 11:42AM 2.67 | 11:58PM 2.72 | 12:28PM 2.49 | 12:48AM 2.59 | 1:36PM 2.31 | 2:00AM 2.48 | 3:15PM 2.22 | 3:30AM 2.48 | 4:48PM 2.28 | 4:49AM 2.60 | 5:59PM 2.46 | 5:53AM 2.79 | 6:53PM 2.69 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:24PM 0.18 | 3:37AM 0.34 | 3:54PM 0.19 | 4:09AM 0.30 | 4:25PM 0.26 | 4:42AM 0.33 | 4:58PM 0.37 | 5:17AM 0.41 | 5:33PM 0.51 | 5:56AM 0.53 | 6:11PM 0.68 | 6:40AM 0.67 | 6:56PM 0.86 | 7:34AM 0.80 | 7:53PM 1.02 | 8:46AM 0.87 | 9:08PM 1.13 | 10:13AM 0.79 | 10:37PM 1.10 | 11:33AM 0.56 | 11:54PM 0.92 | 12:35PM 0.27 | 12:53AM 0.67 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:37 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | - | 2 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | 5 | - | 2 | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri morning, strong winds from the ESE by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the W by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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