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POOR CONDITIONS
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High confidenceSurf
0–1ft
Flat to Ankle High
Swell
1.6ft 6s
W 274° · chop
+ 0.9ft 5s NE
Wind
3kts SE
Offshore
Tide
Mid tide rising
Weather
11°C air
0% rain
Hourly Session Windows
Observed Conditions
Tides
7-day Match Map
About This Spot
Ideal Conditions
Swell Direction
NW–NE300°–45°
Wind
S
Surf Height
Head high and up
Tide
Incoming / rising tide
Balnakeil Surf Guide
North Scotland coastline — Thurso and the far north. Raw, powerful and remote.
Ability Level
Easy
BeginnerAdvanced
Break Type
Beach break
Local Hazard
Water 5–12°C — drysuit or 6/5mm essential. Remote access, no services nearby.
Observed Conditions
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