Located in West Caithness, Scotland, Murkle Point is a fickle but excellent left-hand point break that offers up long barreling rides for up to 200 meters. The waves here are heavy and dangerous, breaking over a rock bottom. This spot is for serious watermen only.
What are the best surf conditions for Murkle Point?
Gets good between head high and triple overhead. We recommend riding a shortboard or a step-up as the size picks up. This break is suitable for intermediate and advanced-level surfers. The surf here does not break often (3/10) and will generally be uncrowded (3/10). The best winds are from the Southwest. The best swells are from the North, Northwest, and West. Works on a mid to high tide.
We recommend wearing a 5/4 year-round. In the summer water temperatures rise to 13 degrees. In the winter the water temperatures drop to 7 degrees. See the temperature chart below for more data on this.
