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Bay of Skaill surf Forecast / Scot – Orkney / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 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 7.7°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 7.3 °C max: 8.3 °C min: 6.4 °C)
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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 7.7°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 7.3 °C max: 8.3 °C min: 6.4 °C)


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 Friday (Mar 29) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 01) at 10PM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 29th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 29th Mar)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 1st Apr)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.1
N
1.9
N
1.8
N
1.6
N
1.4
N
1.4
N
1.6
N
1.7
N
1.7
N
1.6
N
2.3
N
2.5
N
2.2
N
2.1
N
1.9
N
2.1
N
2
N
1.8
N
1.7
N
1.6
N
1.4
N
1.2
N
1.1
N
0.8
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
1
W
1.3
N
1.2
N
1.2
N
1.3
N
1.4
N
1.3
N
1.2
N
Period(s) (?)101111111013111111111111111111121212111111111010988869987889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)94487579758541063057771370156412531655113099079512771174880676584441338270133176140636076288225169173235219210
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSE
15
SE
15
S
10
SE
10
S
5
NW
10
N
15
ENE
35
NE
40
NE
40
NNE
25
NNW
35
NE
20
NNE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
25
ENE
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
NE
20
NNE
30
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
40
N
30
N
35
NNW
30
NW
30
NW
15
NW
25
WNW
0
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
glassoncrosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:32AM
2.84
10:48PM
2.74
11:02AM
2.68
11:19PM
2.59
11:39AM
2.49
12:01AM
2.43
12:33PM
2.29
1:08AM
2.27
2:09PM
2.14
2:53AM
2.24
4:05PM
2.18
4:27AM
2.40
5:25PM
2.39
5:32AM
2.68
6:21PM
2.65
6:23AM
2.98
7:07PM
2.91
7:08AM
3.26
7:48PM
3.12
7:52AM
3.45
8:28PM
3.26
8:35AM
3.54
9:06PM
3.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:50PM
0.52
5:06AM
0.62
5:23PM
0.71
5:43AM
0.80
6:03PM
0.92
6:32AM
0.98
6:58PM
1.11
7:45AM
1.12
8:23PM
1.23
9:33AM
1.08
10:10PM
1.17
11:04AM
0.80
11:26PM
0.94
12:04PM
0.43
12:20AM
0.65
12:53PM
0.06
1:06AM
0.38
1:36PM
-0.22
1:49AM
0.14
2:17PM
-0.37
2:31AM
-0.02
2:58PM
-0.37
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise5:46--5:43--5:39--5:37--5:33--5:31--5:28--5:24--5:22--5:18--5:16--5:13--
Sunset-6:51--6:52--6:54--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:04--7:07--7:08--7:12--7:14--7:15-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------1---11---1-2-1-32--
Temp. °C788788898665333334555446665434445666
Feels °C (?)344344664-3-4-5-5-6-4-5-5-3-2-2-5-6-4-2-2-3-4-5-7-6-5-5-30-12

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon morning, min 2°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NE by Wed night).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri night, min 3°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NE on Thu morning, strong winds from the ENE by Thu night).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

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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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