Mill Bay surfForecast / Scot – Orkney / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 BST
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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
8.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mill Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 27th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
11
0.9
NNE
11
0.7
NNE
11
0.7
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.5
NW
16
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
1.7
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
6
1.1
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.5
NW
7
0.4
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
247
202
117
98
48
42
27
15
15
130
5
1
1
0
0
0
118
63
39
23
11
Wind (km/h)
25
SSE
15
SSW
20
WNW
15
NW
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
SSW
20
S
20
S
25
SSE
35
SSE
40
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
WNW
25
WSW
25
NW
10
W
15
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
High Tide
8:18PM2.06m
8:10AM2.27m
9:09PM2.18m
9:03AM2.36m
9:49PM2.29m
9:48AM2.43m
10:24PM2.38m
10:28AM2.47m
10:55PM2.45m
11:05AM2.49m
11:25PM2.48m
11:41AM2.48m
11:56PM2.48m
12:17PM2.44m
Low Tide
2:06AM0.87m
2:43PM0.34m
2:56AM0.72m
3:25PM0.26m
3:37AM0.58m
4:00PM0.23m
4:13AM0.46m
4:32PM0.24m
4:47AM0.38m
5:03PM0.29m
5:19AM0.34m
5:34PM0.36m
5:52AM0.33m
cloud
mod rain
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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5:24
5:22
5:18
5:16
5:13
5:11
5:09
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8:50
8:52
8:54
8:57
9:00
9:01
9:04
9:07
8
Temp °C
8
9
9
10
10
9
10
10
12
12
12
9
11
9
8
10
10
9
9
8
8
3
7
5
7
8
6
7
6
6
6
5
1
3
2
3
6
6
4
4
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
N
11
0.9
NNE
11
0.7
NNE
11
0.7
N
10
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
WNW
12
0.5
NW
16
0.7
NW
15
0.7
NW
14
0.6
WNW
14
0.6
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
12
1.1
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
SE
6
0.5
NW
7
0.4
SE
6
Energy kJ
247
202
117
98
48
42
27
15
30
130
223
208
127
111
57
54
118
63
39
23
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
6
0.7
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.5
SE
6
0.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
3
23
6
2
2
17
13
30
5
1
1
3
3
31
29
4
18
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
6
0.1
SE
4
0.1
NW
19
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
W
12
0.1
N
8
0.1
W
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
SSW
4
Energy kJ
5
1
15
7
3
1
2
10
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
5
0.3
WNW
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
4
1.2
SSE
5
1.4
S
6
1.3
SSE
5
1.7
SSE
6
1.3
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
6
0.7
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
WNW
6
Energy kJ
32
1
2
7
78
119
102
205
144
106
9
4
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
24
0
124
138
75
24
24
24
24
41
73
67
114
24
41
24
63
66
138
63
63
Best forecast wave conditions in Orkney Islands
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
2
3
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
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 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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