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Balnakiel Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 29 Jan 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
8.5° 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 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Balnakiel Bay in the next 12 days are 2.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Friday (Jan 30) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 1st Feb)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 2nd Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 2nd Feb)7ft (2.2m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Fri morning, moderate winds from the SE by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, near gales from the ESE by Mon night).

Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
4
4
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
W
0.6
W
0.3
W
1.4
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.3
W
1.2
W
1.7
W
2.1
W
1.8
W
1.5
W
1
W
0.8
W
1.1
W
0.9
W
0.8
W
0.7
W
0.6
W
Period(s) (?)131221191716151514141716151413161514131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)22511381137316571106881823663518172221861434881340321517315222146109
Wind
(km/h)
35
SE
40
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
40
ESE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
30
SE
10
SW
0
NNW
15
ESE
40
ESE
35
ESE
50
ESE
50
ESE
45
ESE
30
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		glassoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:52PM
3.18
5:26AM
3.33
6:02PM
3.39
6:24AM
3.64
6:59PM
3.60
7:13AM
3.92
7:47PM
3.76
7:57AM
4.15
8:30PM
3.84
8:38AM
4.26
9:09PM
3.84
9:16AM
4.26
9:47PM
3.76
9:53AM
4.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:18PM
0.91
11:54AM
0.69
12:18AM
0.69
12:49PM
0.35
1:08AM
0.46
1:38PM
0.06
1:51AM
0.29
2:21PM
-0.12
2:31AM
0.20
3:02PM
-0.18
3:10AM
0.20
3:40PM
-0.12
3:46AM
0.29
Thu
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise--8:30--8:27--8:26--8:23--8:22--8:19--8:17
Sunset4:31--4:34--4:36--4:38--4:40--4:44--4:45--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C655555567777674468878
Feels °C (?)-3-5-6-6-5-3-3-12451-3-1-8-8-12300
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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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