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Birsay Bay Surf Forecast
/ Scot – Orkney (6 surf breaks) /
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Birsay Bay surfForecast / Scot – Orkney / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 09 Dec 2025 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Birsay Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Birsay Bay sea temperature is
10.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Birsay Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Birsay Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Birsay Bay in the next 12 days are 9.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 6PM. 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 Monday (Dec 15) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 10th Dec) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 10th Dec) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 10th Dec) | 30ft (9.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Birsay Bay over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Sun afternoon, moderate winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tue 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 15 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 940 | 18143 | 18763 | 11929 | 6070 | 3666 | 6916 | 6952 | 12809 | 9464 | 12402 | 10546 | 5056 | 5159 | 14148 | 6101 | 9806 | 5474 | 3022 | 3688 | 7190 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:14AM 2.57 | 12:19PM 2.92 | 1:17AM 2.39 | 1:20PM 2.74 | 2:24AM 2.28 | 2:25PM 2.59 | 3:30AM 2.26 | 3:31PM 2.49 | 4:31AM 2.32 | 4:34PM 2.46 | 5:23AM 2.42 | 5:30PM 2.48 | 6:08AM 2.53 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:59AM 0.73 | 6:51PM 0.45 | 6:55AM 0.92 | 7:54PM 0.61 | 8:00AM 1.06 | 9:02PM 0.72 | 9:16AM 1.13 | 10:09PM 0.78 | 10:31AM 1.09 | 11:07PM 0.78 | 11:32AM 1.00 | 11:55PM 0.76 | 12:20PM 0.87 | |||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tue 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:56 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 3:15 | - | - | 3:15 | - | - | 3:15 | - | - | 3:14 | - | - | 3:14 | - | - | 3:14 | - | - | 3:14 | |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | -5 | -8 | -4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | -3 | -3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 2 | |
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Information about the Birsay Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Birsay Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Birsay Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Birsay Bay 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 (Birsay Bay) 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 Birsay Bay 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 Birsay Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Orkney Islands, consider staying in Kirkwall which is 26 km (16 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 58 km (36 miles) away and Wick, 79 km (49 miles) away.
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