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Ackergill Surf Forecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
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The wind is still offshore at Ackergill (light winds from the W at Wick Airport 3 km from Ackergill).
1 h 22 min ago
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 Tuesday (Oct 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period. 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 1.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 09) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 4th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 11th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 10th Oct) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ackergill over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
Rating (10 max) |  | |  |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 12 | 11 | 220 | 183 | 102 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 51 | 115 | 68 | 3 | 29 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 51 | 1263 | 1492 | 1321 | 167 | 37 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 41 | 70 | 32 | 920 | 105 | 31 | 19 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:59PM 2.86 | 8:17AM 2.87 | 8:25PM 2.98 | 9:32AM 3.05 | 9:34PM 3.20 | 10:28AM 3.23 | 10:28PM 3.42 | 11:14AM 3.38 | 11:15PM 3.60 | 11:54AM 3.47 | 11:57PM 3.71 | 12:32PM 3.49 | 12:37AM 3.73 | 1:07PM 3.47 | 1:15AM 3.67 | 1:40PM 3.40 | 1:52AM 3.53 | 2:13PM 3.30 | 2:28AM 3.34 | 2:44PM 3.17 | 3:05AM 3.12 | 3:19PM 3.03 | 3:46AM 2.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:01PM 1.62 | 1:59AM 1.27 | 2:32PM 1.53 | 3:12AM 1.02 | 3:33PM 1.35 | 4:07AM 0.77 | 4:21PM 1.15 | 4:52AM 0.57 | 5:02PM 0.98 | 5:32AM 0.45 | 5:39PM 0.83 | 6:08AM 0.42 | 6:14PM 0.75 | 6:42AM 0.48 | 6:49PM 0.72 | 7:14AM 0.61 | 7:23PM 0.77 | 7:45AM 0.80 | 7:57PM 0.88 | 8:16AM 1.01 | 8:32PM 1.03 | 8:47AM 1.24 | 9:12PM 1.22 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Wick, Scotland which is 4 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Ackergill.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
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| Summary | light rain | some clouds | mod. rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | mod. rain | some clouds | rain shwrs | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | rain shwrs | some clouds | mod. rain | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | mod. rain | heavy rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | rain shwrs | light rain | rain shwrs | cloudy | cloudy |
Rain (mm) | 2 | - | 6 | 6 | - | 3 | 1 | - | 10 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 10 | 13 | 7 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Low °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 1 | -1 | -2 | -3 | 1 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sunrise | 7:20 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:26 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:33 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Tue night, near gales from the WSW by Thu morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Sun morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNW on Thu night, moderate winds from the NW by Sat 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.
