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Lat Long: 59.13° N 2.60° W

Mill Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Mill Bay sea temperature is
12.1°C
1.1° 

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 26 Oct 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, NW swell with 322 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mill Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Mill Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 26th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the SW on Tue afternoon, moderate winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu night, near gales from the SW by Fri night).

Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
1
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NW
11
0.9
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
8
0.3
NW
11
3.5
SSW
7
0.4
NW
14
1.8
W
13
0.4
NW
12
0.9
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.2
N
11
0.3
NNW
11
0.3
N
11
0.4
N
10
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.2
E
5
1.1
NW
5
1.3
NNW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
738
111
11
19
0
73
0
50
209
82
31
10
22
20
30
75
55
24
2
51
124
Wind (km/h)
35
W
40
SSE
50
S
70
SSW
75
SW
50
SW
45
WSW
45
WSW
30
SSW
25
SSE
35
S
20
S
40
SSE
25
S
45
SW
40
W
35
W
35
WNW
45
WNW
45
WNW
55
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
10:06AM2.60m
10:17PM2.70m
10:42AM2.64m
11:00PM2.70m
11:21AM2.63m
11:46PM2.64m
12:02PM2.57m
00:37AM2.49m
12:49PM2.46m
1:36AM2.30m
1:45PM2.34m
2:45AM2.11m
2:51PM2.23m
Low Tide
3:58PM0.20m
4:20AM0.03m
4:37PM0.12m
4:59AM0.11m
5:19PM0.11m
5:41AM0.26m
6:04PM0.16m
6:25AM0.45m
6:56PM0.28m
7:16AM0.67m
7:58PM0.42m
8:17AM0.87m
9:18PM0.53m
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Temp °C
10
11
14
11
9
10
11
12
12
13
13
13
11
12
13
10
10
10
10
10
10
Feels °C
2
2
3
-3
-6
-2
2
3
5
8
6
7
3
7
4
1
2
-1
0
0
1
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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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