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Lat Long: 59.13° N 2.60° W

Mill Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 04 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mill Bay sea temperature is
11.6°C
0.8° 

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


Mill Bay surf forecast from 5 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 17 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, N swell with 1,704 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with N swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mill Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Mill Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mill Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Nov 13) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 12th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 12th Nov)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 17th Nov)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
4
Thursday
5
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Swell
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Wave
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Direction
Period (s)
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WNW
14
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E
6
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
12
0.1
NW
6
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.3
SE
6
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SE
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
9
0.1
NE
13
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
8
0.1
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7
0.1
NW
12
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.2
N
11
0.4
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9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
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11
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6
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5
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8
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9
27
Wind (km/h)
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S
10
SE
10
ESE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
10
S
5
W
5
NNW
5
NNE
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SSE
15
SSE
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
W
20
WNW
15
WNW
Wind State
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cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
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off
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cross-off
High Tide
6:35PM2.27m
7:38AM2.18m
7:33PM2.36m
8:22AM2.30m
8:23PM2.44m
9:00AM2.41m
9:07PM2.49m
9:34AM2.48m
9:46PM2.51m
10:06AM2.52m
10:24PM2.50m
10:38AM2.52m
11:01PM2.46m
Low Tide
1:11AM0.32m
1:28PM0.72m
1:58AM0.24m
2:13PM0.57m
2:37AM0.21m
2:53PM0.44m
3:12AM0.23m
3:29PM0.35m
3:45AM0.28m
4:03PM0.30m
4:17AM0.35m
4:37PM0.29m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Mill Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Mill Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mill Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mill 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 (Mill 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 Mill 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 Mill Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Orkney Islands, consider staying in Kirkwall which is 27 km (17 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 78 km (48 miles) away and Wick, 83 km (52 miles) away.

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