Farr Bay
Thurso · United Kingdom
Beach break in a baygood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Peaks on banks in the cove by Bettyhill. Best wind — S.
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 | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | north |
| Working swell | from northwest — northeast |
| Coordinates | 58.532, -4.205 |
FAQ
Is Farr Bay good for beginners?
Farr Bay is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Farr 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/farr-bay. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Thurso
- 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
- Dunnet Bay — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Skirza — Left-hand reef, advanced surfers