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Rackwick surfForecast / Scot – Orkney / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 22 Nov 2025 GMT
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Rackwick surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rackwick sea temperature is
10.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Nov 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. 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 5.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 24) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 25th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 28th Nov)18ft (5.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 28th Nov)18ft (5.5m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat night, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, strong winds from the NE by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sat
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
WNW
1.4
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.1
W
1.8
N
1
W
1
W
1
W
0.9
WNW
0.9
W
1.1
W
1.3
W
1.4
W
1.4
W
1.7
W
5
WNW
5
W
4
W
3.5
W
2.5
WNW
2.3
WNW
Period(s) (?)111112117111010997891110181615131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)65752246229129723120619213812710723432745162714768109136892384421161396
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
40
ESE
40
E
45
NE
40
NNE
35
N
30
NNE
15
NNW
25
W
25
SW
30
SSW
25
SSW
25
SW
30
S
25
S
30
SW
45
SW
45
SW
55
SSE
55
SW
40
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
on		ononononcross-
on		cross-
on		onononcross-
on		onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:30PM
2.75
9:41AM
2.89
10:04PM
2.62
10:16AM
2.81
10:42PM
2.48
10:54AM
2.71
11:26PM
2.34
11:40AM
2.62
12:26AM
2.22
12:36PM
2.55
1:42AM
2.18
1:43PM
2.53
2:58AM
2.25
2:52PM
2.58
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:42AM
0.53
4:08PM
0.48
4:16AM
0.64
4:47PM
0.59
4:53AM
0.76
5:30PM
0.71
5:35AM
0.90
6:19PM
0.80
6:23AM
1.03
7:17PM
0.84
7:23AM
1.14
8:24PM
0.81
8:37AM
1.17
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sat
29
Sunrise-8:21--8:23--8:26--8:27--8:30--8:32--8:33-
Sunset--3:37--3:34--3:33--3:32--3:30--3:29--3:27
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
1121-12---1--3-4-----
Temp. °C99998888878910101110981099
Feels °C (?)300-1-200321134462-1-2-2-3-1
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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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