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Saviskaill Bay surfForecast / Scot – Orkney / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 Aug 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saviskaill Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Saviskaill Bay in the next 12 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 22nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saviskaill Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 154 | 123 | 156 | 116 | 116 | 111 | 108 | 77 | 55 | 44 | 90 | 105 | 265 | 174 | 190 | 171 | 141 | 125 | 351 | 482 | 401 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:54PM 2.46 | 3:24AM 2.52 | 4:09PM 2.37 | 4:56AM 2.40 | 5:37PM 2.39 | 6:29AM 2.43 | 6:56PM 2.54 | 7:44AM 2.56 | 7:58PM 2.76 | 8:39AM 2.70 | 8:46PM 2.97 | 9:24AM 2.81 | 9:27PM 3.13 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:03PM 0.84 | 9:49AM 0.89 | 10:30PM 0.95 | 11:20AM 1.00 | 12:07AM 0.88 | 12:45PM 0.94 | 1:24AM 0.67 | 1:48PM 0.77 | 2:21AM 0.42 | 2:36PM 0.59 | 3:07AM 0.20 | 3:17PM 0.43 | 3:47AM 0.05 | ||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:31 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:00 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:43 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - Orkney
Still cross-shore at Saviskaill Bay (moderate winds from the WNW at Kirkwall 25 km from Saviskaill Bay). 0.8m 5s windswell from the WNW with a 0.6m 8s swell from the NNW and a 0.5m 8s swell from the WNW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
25 km away, 1 h 5 min ago
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Information about the Saviskaill Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Saviskaill Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Saviskaill Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saviskaill 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 (Saviskaill 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 Saviskaill 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 Saviskaill Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Orkney Islands, consider staying in Kirkwall which is 22 km (14 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 69 km (43 miles) away and Wick, 83 km (52 miles) away.
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