Birsay Bay surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 9 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, W swell with 445 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Birsay Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Birsay Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Birsay Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Birsay Bay over the next 16 days.
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