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Balnakiel Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 24 Nov 2025 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
11.0° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (Nov 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s 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 7.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 25th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 28th Nov)21ft (6.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 28th Nov)23ft (7.0m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sat night).

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
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!
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
NNE
1.1
W
1
W
1
W
0.9
W
0.7
W
1.7
WSW
2.5
WSW
1.5
W
2
WSW
2.5
WSW
4.5
W
7
W
6.5
W
5
W
4
W
3
WNW
3.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.4
NNW
1.6
N
Period(s) (?)711109998912111013181614131212121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)637272198175130783361090628925142262783032520932986454663041376924751538663
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNE
20
NNW
10
NNE
5
SSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSE
35
SW
20
SSW
40
SSW
40
SW
60
SW
70
SSW
65
SW
60
WSW
35
W
40
NW
40
NW
35
WNW
15
W
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:38AM
3.46
10:02PM
3.11
10:16AM
3.34
10:45PM
2.94
11:00AM
3.22
11:41PM
2.80
11:54AM
3.13
12:54AM
2.74
1:01PM
3.09
2:12AM
2.80
2:12PM
3.13
3:19AM
2.98
3:19PM
3.27
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:09PM
0.74
4:17AM
0.94
4:52PM
0.88
4:58AM
1.10
5:40PM
0.99
5:47AM
1.26
6:37PM
1.04
6:47AM
1.38
7:43PM
1.01
7:59AM
1.41
8:52PM
0.88
9:15AM
1.30
9:56PM
0.68
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Sunrise8:26--8:29--8:30--8:33--8:36--8:37--8:40--
Sunset-3:41--3:41--3:38--3:37--3:37--3:34--3:33-
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
121---3-513--13234---
Temp. °C877776691213118889987779
Feels °C (?)-11132-1-11553-4-7-711-2-2-121
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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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