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Ackergill surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 01 May 2025 BST
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 Thursday (May 01) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ackergill in the next 12 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 4th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 4th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ackergill over the next 12 days.
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| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 1 | 27 | 130 | 102 | 28 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 83 | 155 | 435 | 431 | 374 | 67 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 20 | 32 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 29 | 180 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:15AM 3.33 | 2:47PM 3.33 | 3:00AM 3.19 | 3:41PM 3.07 | 3:49AM 3.02 | 4:42PM 2.81 | 4:47AM 2.86 | 5:56PM 2.62 | 6:00AM 2.75 | 7:20PM 2.56 | 7:21AM 2.74 | 8:31PM 2.62 | 8:32AM 2.81 | 9:25PM 2.73 | 9:28AM 2.91 | 10:06PM 2.85 | 10:13AM 2.99 | 10:42PM 2.96 | 10:53AM 3.06 | 11:15PM 3.06 | 11:29AM 3.10 | 11:47PM 3.13 | 12:04PM 3.12 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:17AM 0.51 | 8:40PM 0.94 | 9:09AM 0.68 | 9:28PM 1.22 | 10:11AM 0.87 | 10:26PM 1.47 | 11:30AM 1.01 | 11:49PM 1.61 | 12:58PM 1.05 | 1:22AM 1.60 | 2:11PM 1.00 | 2:32AM 1.48 | 3:06PM 0.92 | 3:22AM 1.33 | 3:48PM 0.85 | 4:02AM 1.18 | 4:23PM 0.80 | 4:36AM 1.05 | 4:54PM 0.77 | 5:07AM 0.95 | 5:24PM 0.75 | 5:39AM 0.87 | 5:55PM 0.77 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Mon 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:52 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:16 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:24 |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -2 | -1 | -3 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed night, strong winds from the NW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Mon morning, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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