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Ackergill surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 15 Feb 2026 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
7.0° C
 (Which is 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 Wednesday (Feb 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ackergill in the next 12 days are 3.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Feb 20) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 18th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 18th Feb)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Tue 17th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 7s

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 Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 2°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Thu night, moderate winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.7
E
2.5
N
3
N
1.4
NE
1.4
E
0.9
E
0.8
E
0.3
NNE
0.8
SE
0.9
SSE
0.8
SSE
1.3
SSE
0.3
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.2
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)1214151177898713444513111918179
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)34512572988024231310870332531279134133766592
Wind
(km/h)
25
SSW
10
WSW
20
N
40
NW
50
NNW
40
NNW
25
NW
15
NW
10
SE
20
SE
30
SSE
30
S
35
S
40
SSW
40
S
40
S
40
WSW
20
SSW
40
SW
50
WSW
55
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:37PM
3.07
10:38AM
3.33
11:13PM
3.20
11:14AM
3.48
11:48PM
3.30
11:49AM
3.60
12:22AM
3.37
12:24PM
3.66
12:56AM
3.38
1:00PM
3.67
1:31AM
3.33
1:38PM
3.62
2:08AM
3.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:22PM
1.01
4:25AM
1.17
4:56PM
0.81
5:00AM
1.02
5:29PM
0.64
5:33AM
0.89
6:01PM
0.52
6:06AM
0.80
6:35PM
0.47
6:39AM
0.77
7:08PM
0.50
7:13AM
0.80
7:43PM
0.61
7:49AM
0.88
Sun
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise--7:43--7:41--7:37--7:35--7:33--7:30--7:28
Sunset5:07--5:08--5:12--5:14--5:16--5:19--5:21--
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light rain
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light rain
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--2-3------------21--
Temp. °C55544344444245678910119
Feels °C (?)-110-6-9-8-3-2-2-3-4-7-5-5-4-3-2322-3
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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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