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Balnakiel Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 10 Feb 2026 GMT
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Balnakiel Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Balnakiel Bay sea temperature is
8.1° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Balnakiel Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Balnakiel Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Balnakiel Bay in the next 12 days are 1.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 15th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 16th Feb)8ft (2.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 12th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balnakiel Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Tue night, light winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow. Milder later with heavy rain (total 23mm) on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Fri night, strong winds from the NE by Mon morning).

Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
2
2
2
1
1
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
3
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
W
1.2
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1.9
N
1.9
N
2.2
N
2.1
N
1.6
N
0.7
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
0.7
W
2.5
NE
2.4
NNE
2
NNE
1.2
W
1.5
N
Period(s) (?)1816151419171699999131211127881311
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11777192722001432133690254860675878039516313993134647763534480525
Wind
(km/h)
35
ESE
40
E
45
E
40
E
35
E
30
NE
25
NNE
25
NE
20
N
30
NNW
10
N
25
SSW
10
WSW
15
SSE
25
SE
30
SW
20
SSE
30
NE
45
NE
5
ENE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrossoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		glasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:26AM
2.64
3:11PM
2.60
4:00AM
2.66
4:42PM
2.67
5:15AM
2.85
5:46PM
2.86
6:07AM
3.12
6:32PM
3.09
6:45AM
3.40
7:09PM
3.31
7:18AM
3.67
7:42PM
3.51
7:49AM
3.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:48PM
1.50
8:36AM
1.60
9:29PM
1.59
10:28AM
1.54
11:00PM
1.46
11:39AM
1.30
11:55PM
1.21
12:24PM
1.00
12:35AM
0.95
1:02PM
0.69
1:10AM
0.70
1:36PM
0.40
1:43AM
0.49
Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise--8:03--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:52--7:50--7:48
Sunset5:00--5:02--5:06--5:07--5:10--5:13--5:15--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C654444335534355756544
Feels °C (?)-3-5-6-6-6-4-5-3-3-3-3-4-1-1-10-2-1-6-2-2
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Information about the Balnakiel Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Balnakiel Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Balnakiel Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Balnakiel Bay 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 (Balnakiel Bay) 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 Balnakiel Bay 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 - North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Balnakiel Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 72 km (45 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Wick which is 99 km (61 miles) away

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