Thurso East in August
August is a fair month for surfing at Thurso East; the best time is January–February, December.
Plan your trip to Thurso EastEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 16°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 20 rainy days
Thurso EastScotland (Highland), United KingdomAdvanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ WIC 29 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in August
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Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 309 km away · water 15°C1.9 m waves2
ÞorlákshöfnIceland · 1115 km away · water 12°C1.9 m waves3
KlitmøllerDenmark · 730 km away · water 18°C1.5 m waves4
UnstadNorway · 1361 km away · water 14°C1.7 m waves5
LahinchIreland · 727 km away · water 17°C1.5 m waves6
Croyde BayUnited Kingdom · 832 km away · water 19°C1.4 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Thurso East?
August is a fair month for surfing at Thurso East; the best time is January–February, December. Waves 1.2 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Thurso East in August?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How big are the waves at Thurso East in August?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Thurso East in August?
Around 16°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 20 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (1.9 m waves), Þorlákshöfn (1.9 m waves) & Klitmøller (1.5 m waves).