
Surf Forecasts:
Mill Bay surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 14 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SE swell with 604 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Oct 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 11th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 14th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mill Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Sun afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, gales from the SSW by Wed morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NW 13 | NNE 9 | NNW 6 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | WSW 15 | W 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
76 | 57 | 47 | 49 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 336 | 29 | 50 | 80 | 33 | 13 | 6 | 470 | 328 | 176 | 604 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 1:07PM2.41m | 1:35AM2.32m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 6:47AM0.45m | 7:04PM0.39m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | |
6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | — | 9 | 1 | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 1 | 2 | — | 11 | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 11 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 |
76 | 57 | 36 | 22 | 33 | 33 | 342 | 336 | 82 | 44 | 80 | 33 | 13 | 6 | 470 | 328 | 176 | 604 | 192 | 76 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | SSE 6 | E 7 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 12 | — | E 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 13 | SSE 8 |
47 | 22 | 47 | 49 | 7 | 15 | 33 | 17 | 29 | 21 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 3 | — | 16 | 38 | 4 | 46 | 123 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | E 7 | SSW 5 | E 6 | E 5 | E 5 | W 11 | N 9 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | — | — | — |
13 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10 | 15 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 4 | W 3 | W 4 | W 4 | WNW 12 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | S 8 | WSW 15 | W 13 |
— | 34 | 7 | 37 | 19 | 190 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 50 | — | 54 | 482 | 1220 | 105 | 54 | 29 | 935 | 2794 | 1283 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 78 | 206 | 539 | 432 | 539 | 539 | 65 | 65 | 53 | 24 | 114 | 525 | 155 | 75 | 0 | 658 | 53 | 1075 | 506 |
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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.










