Thurso, specifically East, is Scotland's premiere reef break, and the highlight of the Norse Shore.

  • Thurso East - a long, world class, right, barreling wave that loves a swell with a lot of W, and best around mid tide. Relatively easy, if tight, drop into one of the longest, hollowest, rides in Europe. Experts+.
  • Shit Pipe - A-frame other side of the rivermouth, parking by harbour. Generally a couple of foot smaller and less critical. Mid to high. Better sheltered from south westerlies. Named after the river water colour, generally fine water quality. Intermediate+
  • Beach very sheltered beachbreak, smaller again, good if reef is too crowded, advanced, or oversized. Mid best.

Park responsibility, bring what you need.

Forecast

Surf
Primary Swell
Wind
Primary Swell
Secondary Swell
Tide
Weather
Friday 16/10
6am
2-3 ft
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12pm
2-3 ft
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6pm
3-5 ft
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Tides
Dawn:
7:11am
Sunrise:
7:52am
Sunset:
6:05pm
Dusk:
6:46pm
Saturday 17/10
6am
6-9 ft
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12pm
3-4 ft
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6pm
2-3 ft
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Tides
Dawn:
7:13am
Sunrise:
7:55am
Sunset:
6:02pm
Dusk:
6:43pm
Sunday 18/10
6am
2-3 ft
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12pm
2-3 ft
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6pm
4-6 ft
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Tides
Dawn:
7:15am
Sunrise:
7:57am
Sunset:
5:59pm
Dusk:
6:41pm
Monday 19/10
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Tuesday 20/10
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Wednesday 21/10
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Thursday 22/10
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