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Coldbackie

Scotland, UK

Coldbackie

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POOR CONDITIONS
Updated 00:28
Low confidence
Surf

0–1ft

Flat to Ankle High

Swell

1.6ft 7s

W 278° · chop

+ 0.9ft 3s NE

Wind

5kts SE

Offshore · gusts 10kts

Tide

Mid tide rising

Weather

12°C air

0% rain

Hourly Session Windows

Observed Conditions

Surf check from the lineup

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Tides

7-day Match Map

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About This Spot

Ideal Conditions

Swell Direction

NW–NE300°–45°

Wind

S

Surf Height

Head high and up

Tide

Incoming / rising tide

Coldbackie Surf Guide

North Scotland coastline — Thurso and the far north. Raw, powerful and remote.

Ability Level

Intermediate

BeginnerAdvanced

Break Type

Beach break

Local Hazard

Water 5–12°C — drysuit or 6/5mm essential. Remote access, no services nearby.

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