Balnakiel Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

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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
14.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (Sep 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Sunday (Sep 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 3rd Sep)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 6th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 6th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Sun morning, light winds from the E by Mon morning).

Tue
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
WSW
1
WSW
0.8
W
0.4
W
0.7
W
0.8
W
0.6
W
1.2
WSW
1.6
WSW
1.6
W
1.7
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
1.2
W
0.8
W
0.9
WNW
0.7
W
0.4
NNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
WSW
0.5
W
Period(s) (?)988131211107689101099111010101011
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3131469211217717212119416934844971450626923223213564687186
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
10
S
10
E
15
NNE
15
W
20
SW
30
SW
20
SW
30
SW
30
SW
20
SSW
10
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
45
ESE
30
ESE
25
SW
10
SE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:44PM
2.66
5:28AM
2.67
5:56PM
2.90
6:28AM
2.91
6:43PM
3.21
7:12AM
3.19
7:20PM
3.54
7:49AM
3.47
7:55PM
3.86
8:24AM
3.72
8:29PM
4.12
8:58AM
3.91
9:04PM
4.30
9:33AM
4.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:08PM
1.52
11:38AM
1.45
12:18AM
1.23
12:33PM
1.17
1:03AM
0.86
1:14PM
0.87
1:42AM
0.48
1:52PM
0.59
2:18AM
0.13
2:28PM
0.34
2:54AM
-0.14
3:05PM
0.16
3:31AM
-0.29
Tue
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise--6:20--6:22--6:24--6:26--6:28--6:31--6:33
Sunset8:16--8:15--8:12--8:08--8:06--8:02--8:00--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------------35----
Temp. °C161415151316151314141417171515161417181620
Feels °C (?)101112121110998891313107111015151318
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Balnakiel Bay (calm at Lochinver 50 km from Balnakiel Bay). 1.4m 6s windswell from the WSW with a 0.6m 8s swell from the W. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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