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Bay of Skaill Surf Forecast
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Bay of Skaill surfForecast / Scot – Orkney / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 BST
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 (Apr 30) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Skaill in the next 12 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 1st May) | 13ft (4.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Skaill over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 259 | 196 | 224 | 998 | 2951 | 5018 | 2638 | 1547 | 1117 | 1011 | 504 | 364 | 337 | 412 | 382 | 230 | 108 | 316 | 181 | 89 | 166 | 440 | 805 | 831 | 898 | 1042 | 2022 | 2579 | 2078 | 775 | 367 | 281 | 113 | 384 | 613 | 505 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:01AM 3.24 | 11:18PM 3.18 | 11:52AM 2.99 | 12:07AM 3.01 | 12:51PM 2.71 | 1:03AM 2.80 | 2:01PM 2.44 | 2:12AM 2.62 | 3:25PM 2.26 | 3:33AM 2.51 | 4:49PM 2.23 | 4:50AM 2.51 | 5:57PM 2.30 | 5:54AM 2.56 | 6:48PM 2.43 | 6:44AM 2.64 | 7:28PM 2.56 | 7:26AM 2.73 | 8:01PM 2.69 | 8:03AM 2.80 | 8:32PM 2.80 | 8:38AM 2.86 | 9:01PM 2.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:14PM 0.18 | 5:40AM 0.10 | 6:00PM 0.46 | 6:32AM 0.31 | 6:50PM 0.75 | 7:33AM 0.55 | 7:49PM 1.00 | 8:47AM 0.75 | 9:04PM 1.17 | 10:16AM 0.82 | 10:34PM 1.20 | 11:36AM 0.75 | 11:51PM 1.10 | 12:33PM 0.64 | 12:45AM 0.95 | 1:15PM 0.53 | 1:28AM 0.80 | 1:50PM 0.44 | 2:04AM 0.67 | 2:22PM 0.39 | 2:37AM 0.55 | 2:53PM 0.37 | 3:09AM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:20 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 13 | 11 | 1 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -3 | -3 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -2 | -1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | -1 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue morning, near gales from the NNW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sat morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun 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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