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Bay of Skaill surfForecast / Scot – Orkney / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 19 Mar 2026 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
7.5° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 20) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Skaill in the next 16 days are 10.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 20th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 20th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 25th Mar)33ft (10.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Skaill over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 6°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon afternoon, gales from the WSW by Tue night).

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
0
0
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0
0
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0
0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
W
1.9
W
1.6
W
2.3
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
4
W
6.5
W
9
WNW
8
WNW
6
WNW
3.5
WNW
3.5
W
3.5
W
5
W
8
W
10
WNW
9.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)131211141414161615141316161513121112151716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1556106267519494181532291101042172036937140524138631415150174001306130467344296915580343630
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
20
WSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
20
W
15
SSW
25
S
50
W
60
W
60
W
35
W
25
WSW
40
SSE
35
SSW
50
SW
60
WSW
60
WSW
55
NW
65
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crossonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:01PM
3.10
9:06AM
3.39
9:34PM
3.15
9:42AM
3.37
10:08PM
3.12
10:22AM
3.26
10:46PM
3.02
11:06AM
3.05
11:28PM
2.86
11:58AM
2.78
12:21AM
2.65
1:07PM
2.48
1:34AM
2.45
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:55PM
-0.16
3:04AM
0.11
3:29PM
-0.19
3:41AM
0.07
4:06PM
-0.10
4:19AM
0.11
4:44PM
0.09
5:01AM
0.24
5:27PM
0.37
5:48AM
0.44
6:15PM
0.68
6:47AM
0.68
7:18PM
0.98
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise6:18--6:16--6:13--6:09--6:07--6:05--6:01--
Sunset-6:23--6:25--6:28--6:30--6:32--6:35--6:37-
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clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----------2---321211
Temp. °C771111109761075666710106574
Feels °C (?)124511220-5-9-5-3-1-100-7-9-5-11
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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 16 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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