Bay of Skaill surf forecast from 6 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 10 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, W swell with 6,904 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bay of Skaill in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 6th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 10th Oct) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bay of Skaill over the next 16 days.
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