Strathy Bay Beach

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Strathy Bay Beach, Strathy E, Thurso, The Scottish Highlands KW14 7SB, United Kingdom
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Strathy Bay beach is a sandy beach backed by sand dunes with views of the Pentland Firth.

Parking in the nearby village of Strathy.

Strathy Bay Beach has been awarded a regional Seaside Award.

Strathy Bay Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year. Strathy Bay Beach is dog friendly and allows dogs all year.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 5 beaches around Thurso, 41 beaches in The Scottish Highlands, or check our list of The Scottish Highlands Dog Friendly Beaches.

Beach Water Quality

No water quality measurement available for Strathy Bay Beach.

Weather

Strathy Bay Beach 7 day weather forecast, weather in Thurso, The Scottish Highlands

Today
Expect a temp in the range 7.6℃ to 8℃ with wind speed 8.8 m/sec (WSW)
Wednesday, Jan 26
Expect a temp in the range 7.6℃ to 7.8℃ with wind speed 10.9 m/sec (W)
Thursday, Jan 27
Expect a temp in the range 6.1℃ to 7.2℃ with wind speed 17.5 m/sec (WNW)
Friday, Jan 28
Expect a temp in the range 5.9℃ to 6.4℃ with wind speed 6.1 m/sec (WSW)
Saturday, Jan 29
Expect a temp in the range 8.2℃ to 10.1℃ with wind speed 8.1 m/sec (WSW)
Sunday, Jan 30
Expect a temp in the range 4.6℃ to 5.9℃ with wind speed 9.8 m/sec (NW)
Monday, Jan 31
Expect a temp in the range 2.7℃ to 5.4℃ with wind speed 10.7 m/sec (W)


Thurso weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Tides

Strathy Bay Beach tide times.

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