Balnakiel Bay surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 14s period, WNW swell with 5,748 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 14s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Balnakiel Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Balnakiel Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Balnakiel Bay in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 11ft (3.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balnakiel Bay over the next 16 days.
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