

Rackwick Surf Forecast / Scot – Orkney / UK
30 km away, 1 h 4 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rackwick this week:
The surf forecast for Rackwick over the next 7 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rackwick in the next 7 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 28) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 04) at 3AM.
Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 1st Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 1st Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 13s |
Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 28th Feb) | 10ft (3.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rackwick over the next 7 days.
Rating (10 max) |
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Swell Height Map |
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
Period(s) (?) |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() |
Energy (?) |
Wind (km/h) |
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy |
High Tide / height (m) |
Low Tide / height (m) |
Summary |
Rain (mm) |
High °C |
Low °C |
Chill °C (?) |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
Sun 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
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W | W | W | W | WNW | WNW | W | W | WNW | WNW | WSW | N | N | N | N | N | N | N | W | W | WSW | W | W |
15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
3719 | 4260 | 2708 | 1894 | 2338 | 1302 | 723 | 351 | 116 | 98 | 50 | 239 | 270 | 545 | 327 | 262 | 136 | 79 | 92 | 291 | 557 | 427 | 460 |
SW | SW | SW | W | E | SSE | SE | SSE | NNW | WNW | NE | NE | NNE | NE | WNW | ESE | SSW | SW | NW | SW | WSW | W | W |
on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | off | off | off | off | glass | glass | on | on | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on |
9:33PM 3.26 | 9:42AM 3.62 | 10:12PM 3.26 | 10:21AM 3.58 | 10:51PM 3.19 | 11:03AM 3.43 | 11:34PM 3.04 | 11:50AM 3.19 | 12:21AM 2.84 | 12:44PM 2.89 | 1:18AM 2.63 | 1:54PM 2.60 | 2:34AM 2.47 | 3:28PM 2.42 | |||||||||
3:24PM -0.15 | 3:31AM 0.13 | 4:02PM -0.18 | 4:10AM 0.14 | 4:42PM -0.10 | 4:51AM 0.23 | 5:24PM 0.08 | 5:36AM 0.38 | 6:10PM 0.35 | 6:27AM 0.58 | 7:04PM 0.66 | 7:32AM 0.79 | 8:15PM 0.93 | 9:00AM 0.93 | 9:47PM 1.06 | ||||||||
Note: the tide data above is calculated at the surf break location.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 28 | Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night |
clear | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy |
- | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 |
7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | -4 | -2 | -3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
- | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - |
5:39 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:57 | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Cool air temperatures (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the NE by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Low air temperatures (max 7°C on Sun morning, min 2°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sun morning). |
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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 7 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.