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Rackwick surfForecast / Scot – Orkney / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 20 Aug 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rackwick this week:
The surf forecast for Rackwick over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rackwick in the next 12 days are 3.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 27) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 20th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 26th Aug) | 11ft (3.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rackwick over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sat morning, strong winds from the SSE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 155 | 154 | 113 | 149 | 114 | 83 | 100 | 142 | 165 | 156 | 141 | 102 | 89 | 70 | 78 | 94 | 100 | 1152 | 7099 | 5226 | 3021 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:27PM 2.80 | 8:09AM 2.73 | 8:17PM 3.02 | 8:54AM 2.86 | 8:58PM 3.21 | 9:32AM 2.95 | 9:35PM 3.32 | 10:06AM 2.99 | 10:09PM 3.36 | 10:38AM 2.99 | 10:42PM 3.32 | 11:09AM 2.94 | 11:14PM 3.20 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:19PM 0.76 | 1:53AM 0.41 | 2:09PM 0.57 | 2:40AM 0.20 | 2:50PM 0.41 | 3:20AM 0.04 | 3:28PM 0.30 | 3:57AM -0.04 | 4:03PM 0.25 | 4:31AM -0.03 | 4:36PM 0.26 | 5:04AM 0.05 | 5:09PM 0.33 | ||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:41 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:32 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 12 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - Orkney
Continuing clean conditions at Rackwick (calm at Stromness 12 km from Rackwick). 0.8m 8s swell from the N with a 0.4m 9s swell from the NNW and a 0.2m 7s swell from the WNW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
Actual: 56 min ago
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Information about the Rackwick Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rackwick provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rackwick can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rackwick 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 (Rackwick) 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 Rackwick 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 Rackwick, 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 30 km (19 miles) away and Wick, 52 km (32 miles) away.
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