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Bay of Skaill Surf Forecast / Scot – Orkney / UK

16 km away, 38 min ago

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 Thursday (Feb 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 8.0m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Skaill in the next 12 days are 8.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 09) at 12PM. 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 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 15) at 3AM.
Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 9th Feb) | 26ft (8.0m) 14s |
Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 9th Feb) | 26ft (8.0m) 14s |
Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 9th Feb) | 28ft (8.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Skaill over the next 12 days.
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 16989 | 29736 | 29292 | 10949 | 8836 | 8444 | 6911 | 8305 | 8474 | 5817 | 6276 | 10663 | 5553 | 2524 | 1491 | 711 | 906 | 1873 | 1158 | 1576 | 1784 | 1739 | 2615 | 4697 | 3470 | 2995 | 4012 | 2495 | 4364 | 1825 | 3237 | 1826 | 1307 | 1703 | 3059 | 2734 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:29PM 2.72 | 10:34AM 3.06 | 10:59PM 2.66 | 11:03AM 2.95 | 11:29PM 2.58 | 11:33AM 2.82 | 12:03AM 2.49 | 12:10PM 2.67 | 12:46AM 2.39 | 12:58PM 2.51 | 1:46AM 2.29 | 2:10PM 2.37 | 3:09AM 2.25 | 3:45PM 2.33 | 4:39AM 2.35 | 5:18PM 2.45 | 5:53AM 2.58 | 6:30PM 2.67 | 6:51AM 2.88 | 7:26PM 2.89 | 7:40AM 3.18 | 8:15PM 3.07 | 8:24AM 3.42 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:26AM 0.42 | 4:56PM 0.28 | 4:57AM 0.51 | 5:27PM 0.38 | 5:30AM 0.63 | 6:02PM 0.52 | 6:07AM 0.78 | 6:41PM 0.68 | 6:53AM 0.94 | 7:32PM 0.86 | 7:55AM 1.09 | 8:45PM 1.00 | 9:26AM 1.13 | 10:20PM 1.01 | 11:05AM 0.98 | 11:43PM 0.86 | 12:18PM 0.66 | 12:43AM 0.62 | 1:14PM 0.30 | 1:33AM 0.38 | 2:03PM -0.03 | 2:17AM 0.18 | 2:48PM -0.27 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Mon 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Summary | rain shwrs | light rain | light rain | heavy rain | light rain | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | light rain | rain shwrs | clear | cloudy | light rain | cloudy | cloudy | rain shwrs | cloudy | some clouds | light rain | rain shwrs | clear | light rain | light rain | light rain |
Rain (mm) | 4 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 5 |
Temp. °C | 6 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 7 |
Low °C | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 5 |
Feels °C (?) | -8 | -9 | -6 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -1 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | -3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | -7 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -10 |
Sunrise | - | 8:03 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - |
Sunset | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:20 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 4°C on Thu night). Mainly gales. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the SSW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri night, severe gales from the WSW by Mon morning). |
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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.