Ackergill surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 12 Nov 2025 GMT
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Ackergill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ackergill sea temperature is
11.8° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ackergill this week:

The surf forecast for Ackergill over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 15) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ackergill in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 15th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 15th Nov)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 13th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ackergill over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Wed night, calm by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Wed
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
N
2.4
NE
2.5
NE
2.3
NE
1.5
NE
1.3
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
ENE
0.5
NE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
1.3
N
1.5
N
1.7
N
1.1
NE
1
NE
0.6
NNE
0.6
NNE
1.2
N
1.8
N
1.6
N
Period(s) (?)6789106661111656611111312566
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31456371790140797141145634010831391973202371149463221166
Wind
(km/h)
45
N
40
NE
45
NNE
35
N
25
NNW
30
NNE
30
NE
25
ENE
5
E
10
WNW
30
W
35
N
40
NNW
45
N
35
N
30
NNW
20
NW
20
SW
30
WSW
50
N
50
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
ononoffoffcrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:31PM
3.05
5:48AM
2.79
5:49PM
3.00
7:03AM
2.82
7:04PM
3.05
8:02AM
2.91
8:04PM
3.13
8:47AM
3.03
8:54PM
3.21
9:26AM
3.14
9:36PM
3.27
10:00AM
3.24
10:14PM
3.30
10:33AM
3.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:28PM
1.19
11:47AM
1.79
12:45AM
1.16
1:04PM
1.70
1:45AM
1.09
2:01PM
1.56
2:31AM
1.04
2:45PM
1.42
3:08AM
1.01
3:21PM
1.29
3:40AM
0.99
3:54PM
1.20
4:11AM
0.99
Wed
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Sunrise--7:54--7:56--8:00--8:02--8:03--8:06--8:08
Sunset3:57--3:56--3:53--3:52--3:49--3:48--3:47--
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Rain (mm)
121-1-----1-------263
Temp. °C988766787798766775656
Feels °C (?)-1-2-3-3-1-3-21330-1-4-6-3-20-1-2-7-7
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Information about the Ackergill Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ackergill provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ackergill can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ackergill surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ackergill) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ackergill may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Are you planning a holiday in Scotland - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Ackergill, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Wick which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Scrabster which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Kirkwall, Lossiemouth and Buckie.

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