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Mill Bay surfForecast / Scot – Orkney / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 GMT
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Mill Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Mill Bay sea temperature is
6.8° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mill Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Mill Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mill Bay in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Friday (Feb 20) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 17th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 17th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 17th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mill Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Wed night, min 2°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue night, gales from the S by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat night, min 3°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the S on Fri morning, moderate winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
N
2.2
N
1.7
N
1.8
N
1.7
N
1.5
N
1.1
N
0.9
N
0.6
N
0.3
N
0.2
NNE
0.2
N
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
0.4
NNW
0.9
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
0.6
N
1.4
NNE
1.6
NNE
Period(s) (?)12121213131312111010119987101110131414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)271313557921021961704330192761712631115621165300242128811939
Wind
(km/h)
45
NNW
30
NNW
15
SW
25
SSE
35
SE
40
SE
45
SSE
50
SSE
65
S
65
S
50
S
45
WSW
40
W
25
SW
55
WSW
45
W
50
WSW
45
SW
55
WSW
60
WNW
60
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crossoffcross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:27AM
2.63
10:58PM
2.39
10:59AM
2.72
11:31PM
2.44
11:32AM
2.77
12:05AM
2.46
12:06PM
2.75
12:39AM
2.43
12:42PM
2.68
1:16AM
2.37
1:23PM
2.55
1:56AM
2.26
2:11PM
2.38
2:45AM
2.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:36PM
0.12
4:36AM
0.34
5:07PM
0.00
5:09AM
0.28
5:40PM
-0.05
5:43AM
0.26
6:14PM
-0.02
6:19AM
0.29
6:51PM
0.09
6:58AM
0.37
7:31PM
0.27
7:42AM
0.50
8:17PM
0.51
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise7:41--7:37--7:35--7:33--7:30--7:28--7:24--
Sunset-5:07--5:09--5:13--5:15--5:17--5:20--5:22-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---------511-411-12--
Temp. °C344445454578889887756
Feels °C (?)-6-40-3-6-6-7-7-9-8-4-2-12-1-3-3-3-5-9-5
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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 12 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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