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The Bowl surf Forecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 24 Apr 2024 BST
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The Bowl surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bowl sea temperature is 8.3°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 8.0 °C max: 9.0 °C min: 6.9 °C)
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The Bowl surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Bowl sea temperature is 8.3°C (Statistics for 24 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 8.0 °C max: 9.0 °C min: 6.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Bowl this week:

The surf forecast for The Bowl over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Bowl in the next 12 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 25th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 26th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 26th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Bowl over the next 12 days.

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Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
N
0.9
N
1.4
N
1.5
N
1.4
N
1.1
N
1
N
1.3
W
1.4
W
1.2
W
1
W
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.6
W
0.4
W
0.5
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
W
0.4
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.3
WSW
0.5
W
0.3
WSW
0.3
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.4
W
0.5
NNE
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
Period(s) (?)886888813121211109991312121111101010109981091110910999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)909013030527916012553861339024216785595554771031168250293076613491724312857444239
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
25
N
20
NNE
15
NNE
5
N
10
N
5
NNE
10
S
15
SE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
SE
25
ESE
5
SE
5
WNW
15
E
15
SE
10
E
20
SE
25
SE
35
E
35
ESE
30
SE
35
SE
30
SE
25
SE
10
ESE
20
E
5
SE
25
SE
30
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
15
ENE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onononoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glassglasscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:58PM
4.81
10:07AM
4.81
10:26PM
4.79
10:38AM
4.72
10:54PM
4.73
11:11AM
4.58
11:26PM
4.62
11:50AM
4.41
12:04AM
4.47
12:39PM
4.22
12:52AM
4.30
1:47PM
4.04
1:59AM
4.15
3:14PM
3.97
3:23AM
4.11
4:42PM
4.07
4:45AM
4.24
5:54PM
4.29
5:55AM
4.48
6:52PM
4.56
6:52AM
4.76
7:41PM
4.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:52PM
1.35
4:07AM
1.49
4:22PM
1.41
4:39AM
1.51
4:53PM
1.53
5:13AM
1.59
5:27PM
1.71
5:50AM
1.71
6:05PM
1.93
6:33AM
1.85
6:50PM
2.18
7:27AM
2.01
7:49PM
2.41
8:38AM
2.11
9:11PM
2.55
10:07AM
2.06
10:44PM
2.49
11:27AM
1.83
11:58PM
2.24
12:29PM
1.51
12:54AM
1.93
1:21PM
1.21
1:43AM
1.63
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Sunrise5:35--5:33--5:31--5:28--5:24--5:22--5:20--5:18--5:15--5:13--5:09--5:07--
Sunset-8:50--8:52--8:54--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:04--9:06--9:07--9:10--9:13--9:15-
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Rain (mm)
---------------------83-----------1-
Temp. °C6667767768879861010912149989111191111912129897
Feels °C (?)0-1-1223443221323766794213457865655461

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Wed morning, calm by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sat afternoon).

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Information about the The Bowl Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Bowl provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Bowl can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Bowl 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 (The Bowl) 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 The Bowl 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 The Bowl, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 7 km (4 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 39 km (24 miles) away and Kirkwall, 56 km (35 miles) away.

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