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Gills Bay surfForecast / Scot – North Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 03 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Gills Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Gills Bay sea temperature is
8.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Gills Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Gills Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Gills Bay in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 3rd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 4th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gills Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, strong winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SE by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | E 5 | E 6 | W 12 | W 11 | |
137 | 123 | 227 | 521 | 106 | 196 | 270 | 432 | 186 | 80 | 58 | 45 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 41 | 104 | 24 | 11 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 12:53PM2.65m | 1:03AM2.64m | 1:30PM2.55m | 1:37AM2.56m | 2:07PM2.41m | 2:13AM2.46m | 2:47PM2.25m | 2:52AM2.35m | 3:32PM2.09m | 3:38AM2.26m | 4:26PM1.96m | 4:32AM2.18m | 5:32PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:22AM0.38m | 6:35PM0.52m | 6:54AM0.41m | 7:06PM0.64m | 7:28AM0.49m | 7:37PM0.76m | 8:06AM0.61m | 8:11PM0.88m | 8:48AM0.74m | 8:49PM1.01m | 9:41AM0.87m | 9:38PM1.12m | 10:51AM0.94m | 10:48PM1.21m | |||||||
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 | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 |
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Temp °C | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
4 | 3 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | SE 4 | NW 8 | ENE 5 | W 12 | WNW 10 | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 7 |
 kJ | 137 | 123 | 14 | 1 | 93 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 186 | 80 | 58 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 24 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | — | WNW 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 11 | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 15 | W 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | W 11 |
| kJ | 45 | 25 | 6 | — | 106 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 108 | 72 | 48 | 45 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | NNW 9 | NW 10 | S 3 | WNW 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | NW 7 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | N 3 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | — | S 2 | SSE 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 227 | 521 | 8 | 196 | 270 | 432 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 7 | 11 | 41 | 104 | 218 | 189 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 92 | 49 | 743 | 115 | 212 | 372 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 115 | 5 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 17 | 186 | 381 | 93 |
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Information about the Gills Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Gills Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Gills Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Gills 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 (Gills 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 Gills 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 Scotland - North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Gills Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 22 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - North Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Wick which is 24 km (15 miles) away and Kirkwall, 40 km (25 miles) away.
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