Dunnet Bay
Thurso · United Kingdom
Beach break in a baygood for beginners and intermediates
Long sandy beach, the area's easiest spot. Best wind — E/SE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break in a bay |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | northwest |
| Working swell | from west — north |
| Coordinates | 58.6, -3.365 |
FAQ
Is Dunnet Bay good for beginners?
Yes, Dunnet Bay works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Dunnet Bay today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#thurso/dunnet-bay. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Thurso
- Farr Bay — Beach break in a bay, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Strathy — Beach break at a river mouth, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Melvich — Beach break at a river mouth, intermediates
- Sandside — Reef, advanced surfers
- Brims Ness — Reef, advanced surfers
- Thurso East — Right-hand reef, advanced surfers
- Murkle Point — Left-hand reef, advanced surfers
- Skirza — Left-hand reef, advanced surfers