Balnakiel Bay surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with 521 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s 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 (Jul 11) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Balnakiel Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Sat 11th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 8th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balnakiel Bay over the next 16 days.
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