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Balnakiel Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Monday 16 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
7.9° 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 Tuesday (Feb 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Balnakiel Bay in the next 12 days are 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 17th Feb)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 17th Feb)15ft (4.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 23rd Feb)16ft (5.0m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Mon morning, min 1°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the N on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 1°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, near gales from the SW by Thu night).

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
!
0
3
3
3
3
1
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
NNW
1.9
W
5.5
NNW
4.5
N
3.5
N
2.5
N
2.3
N
3
N
2.3
N
1.7
N
1.3
N
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.2
WSW
1.2
W
3
WSW
3.5
W
3
W
3
W
4.5
W
Period(s) (?)10151212121211141312119101010181116141415
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12451534850556253181175613273236175678939618242054150884295119146466338832678584
Wind
(km/h)
40
N
30
NW
50
N
25
NNW
25
W
10
W
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
SE
15
SSW
20
SSW
55
SW
40
SW
20
S
25
WSW
15
SSW
40
SW
50
WSW
40
SW
15
SW
50
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		crosscrossononcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:42PM
3.51
7:49AM
3.91
8:13PM
3.67
8:19AM
4.08
8:44PM
3.78
8:49AM
4.18
9:16PM
3.83
9:22AM
4.18
9:49PM
3.81
9:57AM
4.09
10:25PM
3.70
10:36AM
3.89
11:04PM
3.52
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:36PM
0.40
1:43AM
0.49
2:09PM
0.15
2:16AM
0.33
2:42PM
-0.02
2:49AM
0.24
3:15PM
-0.10
3:24AM
0.22
3:50PM
-0.07
4:00AM
0.28
4:27PM
0.07
4:38AM
0.41
5:06PM
0.32
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise7:50--7:48--7:45--7:43--7:39--7:37--7:35--
Sunset-5:15--5:17--5:21--5:22--5:25--5:28--5:30-
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Rain (mm)
4-5--1-------112--2146
Temp. °C44444433244556891010977
Feels °C (?)-5-5-9-2-3-2-2-3-4-2-2-8-51011013-3
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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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