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Mill Bay surfForecast / Scot – Orkney / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 12 Mar 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
7.3° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Mar 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Mill Bay in the next 12 days are 1.9m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Tue 17th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 17th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 16th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 19s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat morning, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.2
N
0.4
NNW
0.3
N
1.4
NW
0.1
N
0.9
NW
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.8
NW
0.4
N
1.7
NW
0.3
NW
0.2
N
0.2
N
1.6
SE
1.1
SSE
0.2
N
0.5
N
1
N
Period(s) (?)121110131114121215152023181210998111513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)50181053217333212757248816218182187388010109330
Wind
(km/h)
55
SW
55
SSW
45
WSW
50
WSW
50
W
40
WSW
35
W
30
SW
55
S
45
WSW
55
WSW
45
SW
55
S
50
S
50
S
45
S
35
SW
30
SSW
10
SW
5
SE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffglasscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:15PM
1.71
5:48AM
1.79
6:57PM
1.75
7:12AM
1.92
8:01PM
1.88
8:06AM
2.10
8:45PM
2.05
8:45AM
2.30
9:21PM
2.21
9:20AM
2.48
9:55PM
2.37
9:54AM
2.64
10:28PM
2.50
10:28AM
2.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:17PM
1.23
12:38PM
1.06
1:01AM
1.13
1:45PM
0.87
1:53AM
0.95
2:26PM
0.64
2:30AM
0.76
3:00PM
0.40
3:04AM
0.58
3:32PM
0.18
3:37AM
0.41
4:04PM
0.00
4:10AM
0.28
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:24--6:22--6:18--6:16
Sunset6:04--6:06--6:08--6:10--6:14--6:15--6:17--
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light rain
light rain
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Rain (mm)
-421122-312-1--34----
Temp. °C65666777666681010988987
Feels °C (?)-6-8-4-5-6-2-1-1-4-5-5-4-4-1-1-101562
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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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