

Ackergill Surf Forecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
1 h 6 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ackergill this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Ackergill in the next 12 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 27) at 7PM. 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 Monday (Apr 26) at 10PM.
Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
Best Surf | - | - |
Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ackergill over the next 12 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 01 | Sun 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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WNW | NNE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NNE | NNE | NE | N | N | ESE | NE | NE | NE | ENE | NE | NNW | NNE | N | NNE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NE | NW | W | W | W | NW | W | SE | SE | SE |
11 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
12 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 119 | 47 | 34 | 78 | 44 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 12 | 43 |
NNW | NW | NW | W | WNW | NNW | SW | WSW | NNW | SW | SSE | SE | SSE | S | SE | SSW | W | NW | WNW | NNW | NNE | NNE | N | N | N | N | NNE | ENE | E | ENE | ENE | ENE | NE | NNE | N | N |
cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross |
6:31AM 2.55 | 7:37PM 2.53 | 7:53AM 2.62 | 8:49PM 2.70 | 8:59AM 2.80 | 9:45PM 2.92 | 9:54AM 3.03 | 10:32PM 3.14 | 10:42AM 3.27 | 11:16PM 3.34 | 11:28AM 3.48 | 11:59PM 3.47 | 12:13PM 3.63 | 12:41AM 3.54 | 12:59PM 3.69 | 1:23AM 3.53 | 1:46PM 3.64 | 2:05AM 3.45 | 2:35PM 3.48 | 2:49AM 3.31 | 3:27PM 3.25 | 3:36AM 3.14 | 4:25PM 2.98 | |||||||||||||
11:59PM 1.61 | 1:21PM 1.28 | 1:51AM 1.54 | 2:34PM 1.07 | 2:58AM 1.35 | 3:27PM 0.82 | 3:47AM 1.12 | 4:12PM 0.56 | 4:30AM 0.89 | 4:55PM 0.34 | 5:11AM 0.67 | 5:37PM 0.19 | 5:52AM 0.51 | 6:20PM 0.15 | 6:34AM 0.41 | 7:03PM 0.23 | 7:18AM 0.40 | 7:47PM 0.41 | 8:02AM 0.47 | 8:32PM 0.68 | 8:51AM 0.61 | 9:19PM 0.98 | 9:47AM 0.80 | |||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 01 | Sun 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | cloudy | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | cloudy | clear | cloudy | light rain | light rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | light rain | light rain | light rain | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | clear |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
- | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
- | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:04 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Tue night, light winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. |
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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.