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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 (Apr 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 19th Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ackergill over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 18 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 80 | 91 | 58 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 | 35 | 40 | 46 | 26 | 14 | 52 | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 234 | 152 | 609 | 1453 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:27PM 2.63 | 9:27AM 2.80 | 10:11PM 2.78 | 10:13AM 2.95 | 10:46PM 2.92 | 10:51AM 3.06 | 11:17PM 3.04 | 11:25AM 3.15 | 11:47PM 3.13 | 11:58AM 3.21 | 12:17AM 3.20 | 12:31PM 3.24 | 12:47AM 3.24 | 1:03PM 3.23 | 1:17AM 3.24 | 1:37PM 3.17 | 1:49AM 3.21 | 2:13PM 3.08 | 2:24AM 3.15 | 2:54PM 2.96 | 3:04AM 3.05 | 3:43PM 2.82 | 3:52AM 2.92 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:27AM 1.47 | 3:52PM 0.95 | 4:06AM 1.29 | 4:27PM 0.82 | 4:38AM 1.12 | 4:58PM 0.72 | 5:07AM 0.98 | 5:27PM 0.65 | 5:37AM 0.87 | 5:56PM 0.62 | 6:07AM 0.79 | 6:26PM 0.63 | 6:38AM 0.75 | 6:57PM 0.69 | 7:10AM 0.76 | 7:28PM 0.79 | 7:44AM 0.81 | 8:01PM 0.92 | 8:20AM 0.88 | 8:37PM 1.08 | 9:03AM 0.98 | 9:22PM 1.25 | 9:59AM 1.07 | |||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tue 30 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 |
| Sunset | 8:32 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 1 | -1 | -6 | -6 | -4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -3 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the N by Tue night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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