Brimms Ness
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
RainWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.5m NNW
Wind: 9 km/h SW (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: N
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:37Expected crowds
Prediction model v15amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (10°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.8m swell at 8s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 9°C.
AI-generated summary for Brimms Ness. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Brimms Ness
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 5am (score: 18). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Swell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Brimms Ness.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Brimms Ness
Brimms Ness is a remote, highly exposed reef break located on the northern coast of Scotland. The bathymetry features a series of flat, jagged flagstone rock shelves covered in dense kelp, projecting directly into the volatile North Atlantic Ocean. The wave mechanics are driven by massive north-westerly groundswells generated by deep polar low-pressure systems. When these heavy swells encounter the shallow rock ledges, they heave into steep, hollow, and immensely powerful right and left-hand barrels. A southerly offshore wind is critical to hold up the thick wave faces and counteract the aggressive ocean surface. The combination of freezing water temperatures, the proximity of the sharp flagstone bottom, and the sheer hydraulic violence of the waves restricts Brimms Ness exclusively to advanced surfers. The take-offs are critical and near-vertical, demanding immediate engagement of the rail to navigate the high-speed, cavernous sections. It is a severe, high-consequence environment that requires robust physical resilience and expert wave-reading skills.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Brimms Ness. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Brimms Ness?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.