Birsay Bay Surf Break

Birsay Bay Surf Break Reviews and Ratings

Lat Long: 59.13° N 3.33° W

Issued: 12 pm 10 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Birsay Bay sea temperature is
10.9° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Birsay Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

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Birsay Bay Ratings

Overall: 4.0. Based on 2 votes. Vote

Quality on a good day: 4.0

(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class).

Consistency of Surf: 3.0

(1: Birsay Bay is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot).

Water Quality: 5.0

(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution).

Crowds: 4.0

(1: Often too crowded. 5: Birsay Bay is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers).

Access: 5.0

(1: Getting to Birsay Bay requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break).

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