
Surf Forecasts:
Mill Bay surf forecast from 14 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 19 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 18s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, NW swell with 1,845 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s 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 Saturday (Oct 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s 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 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 19th Oct) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 15th Oct) | 5ft (1.6m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mill Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (gales from the S on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the WNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | N 10 | N 22 | N 22 | WNW 14 | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 16 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | 3 | 2 | 351 | 82 | 0 | 224 | 1162 | 1138 | 851 | 510 | 407 | 216 | 121 | 62 | 1399 | 875 | 453 | 134 | 41 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:07PM2.41m | 1:35AM2.32m | 1:41PM2.29m | 2:15AM2.14m | 2:19PM2.15m | 3:03AM1.95m | 3:09PM2.00m | 4:07AM1.78m | 4:17PM1.90m | 5:31AM1.69m | 5:40PM1.87m | 6:57AM1.72m | 6:56PM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:47AM0.45m | 7:04PM0.39m | 7:18AM0.64m | 7:41PM0.54m | 7:52AM0.82m | 8:22PM0.72m | 8:31AM0.99m | 9:16PM0.89m | 9:23AM1.13m | 10:42PM1.00m | 10:53AM1.22m | 00:36AM0.95m | 12:45PM1.16m | 1:43AM0.79m | |||||||
7:43 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Feels °C | -1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | SSE 9 | WNW 16 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | NW 12 | N 14 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | NNE 11 | NW 16 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 |
123 | 93 | 439 | 1229 | 103 | 105 | 147 | 1162 | 1138 | 851 | 510 | 407 | 216 | 121 | 62 | 38 | 875 | 453 | 134 | 96 | 191 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NW 8 | N 10 | SSE 8 | N 22 | SSE 8 | N 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | SSE 5 | — | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 9 | NW 16 | N 8 |
13 | 3 | 2 | 143 | 82 | 157 | 224 | 49 | 22 | 34 | 32 | 81 | 30 | 69 | 2 | — | 20 | 8 | 2 | 41 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | — | N 10 | N 22 | NW 16 | WSW 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | S 4 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | W 14 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
5 | — | 2 | 351 | 40 | 34 | 37 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SSE 8 | W 17 | SW 5 | W 16 | WNW 14 | NNW 8 | N 4 | WNW 2 | W 4 | W 3 | SW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | WNW 18 | NW 17 | NNW 4 | NNW 14 | — | — | — |
216 | 964 | 1508 | 55 | 1719 | 933 | 123 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 22 | 585 | 1399 | 13 | 125 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 677 | 1047 | 77 | 196 | 168 | 196 | 256 | 162 | 66 | 66 | 65 | 0 | 24 | 64 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 73 | 41 |
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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.










