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Bay of Skaill surfForecast / Scot – Orkney / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 25 Nov 2025 GMT
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Bay of Skaill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bay of Skaill sea temperature is
10.5° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bay of Skaill this week:

The surf forecast for Bay of Skaill over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 26) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Skaill in the next 12 days are 9.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 01) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Wed 26th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 26th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 28th Nov)30ft (9.0m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, severe gales from the SW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Fri night, light winds from the NE by Sun morning).

Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tue
02
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
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1
2
1
0
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0
0
0
0
3
4
0
0
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
W
1.6
W
3
WSW
1.6
W
2.1
W
1.9
W
7
WSW
8
W
6.5
W
4
WNW
3.5
NNW
3.5
NNW
3
N
2.5
N
2.2
N
1.7
N
1.2
N
1.4
N
1.3
N
1.6
W
1.7
W
Period(s) (?)9810121110131716131213121212121113121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7833913547591037783142603701720363574332443939280618661369763329640496675763
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
35
S
35
SW
30
S
30
S
40
S
75
SW
70
SSW
70
WSW
50
WNW
25
NNW
40
NE
30
N
10
NE
20
SSE
50
SSE
40
S
30
WSW
30
E
50
SSE
55
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
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off		crosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
11:37PM
2.29
11:51AM
2.56
12:35AM
2.17
12:46PM
2.48
1:48AM
2.11
1:52PM
2.44
3:04AM
2.17
3:00PM
2.48
4:10AM
2.32
4:05PM
2.59
5:05AM
2.52
5:05PM
2.76
5:54AM
2.74
6:00PM
2.94
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:39AM
0.93
6:26PM
0.83
6:27AM
1.04
7:24PM
0.85
7:29AM
1.13
8:32PM
0.81
8:43AM
1.14
9:41PM
0.69
9:59AM
1.05
10:43PM
0.52
11:05AM
0.86
11:39PM
0.35
12:01PM
0.62
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tue
02
Sunrise-8:29--8:30--8:33--8:34--8:37--8:38--8:41-
Sunset--3:30--3:29--3:27--3:26--3:25--3:23--3:22
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light rain
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clear
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-2910422231111--52-2-1
Temp. °C879121213109877765679911109
Feels °C (?)1-24365-5-6-6-60-3-31-3-31220-5
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Information about the Bay of Skaill Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Bay of Skaill provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Bay of Skaill can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bay of Skaill 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 (Bay of Skaill) 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 Bay of Skaill 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 Orkney Islands? If you are looking for accommodation near Bay of Skaill, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Orkney Islands, consider staying in Kirkwall which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Orkney Islands where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Scrabster which is 50 km (31 miles) away and Wick, 71 km (44 miles) away.

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