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Balnakiel Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 11 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 Friday (Feb 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 9s. 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 13th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 13th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 15th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Wed morning, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed morning, light winds from the NNE by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sat morning, min 2°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, near gales from the WSW by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
3
3
2
3
1
1
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
W
0.7
W
1.4
W
1.5
W
1.3
W
1
W
1.9
N
2
N
2.5
N
1.6
N
2.1
W
0.7
W
0.8
WSW
1.1
W
1.5
W
1.1
W
1.1
W
1.3
W
2.3
N
2.4
NNE
1.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)15141917161699109612121313121213111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)34320014461336902488562609143143033513917938978736535958112461245664
Wind
(km/h)
45
E
40
E
35
E
25
ENE
25
NNE
15
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
15
WNW
30
W
30
W
15
SSE
30
SE
50
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
30
NNW
35
NW
30
WNW
40
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		ononcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
8:13PM
3.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:09PM
0.15
2:16AM
0.33
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise8:03--8:00--7:58--7:56--7:52--7:50--7:48--
Sunset-5:02--5:06--5:07--5:10--5:13--5:15--5:17-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C544433333663566663323
Feels °C (?)-5-6-6-3-3-4-4-3-3-3-20-1-5-222-5-7-7-8
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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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