Bay of Skaill surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,088 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with WNW swell.
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 Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Skaill over the next 16 days.
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