Gills Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 58.64° N 3.16° W

Gills Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Gills Bay sea temperature is
12.0°C
1.0° 

Gills Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Gills Bay surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 3 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 4 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 14s period, W swell with 801 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 3 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with W swell.

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 Tuesday (Nov 03) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. 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 1.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 3rd Nov)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 3rd Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 4th Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Gills Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
2
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
6
Saturday
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1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1.1
W
10
1
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.5
W
18
1.1
W
15
1.3
W
14
1.3
W
14
1.2
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
12
0.8
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
439
337
250
196
106
162
581
701
713
488
228
151
100
73
108
154
80
77
49
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
20
NW
25
WNW
15
NW
5
NNW
10
SSE
10
S
10
S
10
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
SSE
15
SE
10
SE
5
SSW
15
W
15
WNW
25
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:36AM2.20m
4:39PM2.36m
6:00AM2.18m
5:58PM2.38m
7:14AM2.28m
7:09PM2.47m
8:11AM2.42m
8:08PM2.58m
8:55AM2.55m
8:58PM2.67m
9:33AM2.66m
9:42PM2.73m
Low Tide
9:54PM0.59m
10:19AM1.13m
11:31PM0.59m
11:57AM1.13m
00:49AM0.50m
1:11PM1.01m
1:47AM0.40m
2:05PM0.84m
2:33AM0.33m
2:49PM0.68m
3:11AM0.30m
3:27PM0.54m
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Temp °C
10
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Feels °C
5
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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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