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Lat Long: 59.13° N 2.60° W

Mill Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mill Bay sea temperature is
13.1°C
1.5° 

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 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, N swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 17s period, NW swell with 2,212 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 (Oct 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s 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 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.0m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 14th Oct)6ft (1.9m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Thu morning). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 10°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, severe gales from the SSE by Mon night).

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Friday
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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Wind State
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High Tide
9:00PM2.44m
9:49AM2.36m
9:47PM2.59m
10:28AM2.47m
10:28PM2.68m
11:02AM2.55m
11:07PM2.71m
11:35AM2.58m
11:44PM2.68m
12:06PM2.56m
00:20AM2.61m
12:36PM2.51m
00:57AM2.48m
Low Tide
3:23AM0.14m
3:35PM0.51m
4:03AM0.03m
4:13PM0.37m
4:39AM-0.01m
4:49PM0.26m
5:12AM0.02m
5:24PM0.21m
5:44AM0.12m
5:57PM0.22m
6:15AM0.27m
6:30PM0.28m
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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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