
Surf Forecasts:
Saviskaill Bay surf forecast from 2 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 4 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 5 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, W swell with 3,090 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 4 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saviskaill Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Saviskaill Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 04) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saviskaill Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 4th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 5th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saviskaill Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 9°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 2 | Saturday 3 | Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
746 | 628 | 1280 | 177 | 612 | 759 | 1739 | 2360 | 3018 | 2483 | 1541 | 872 | 800 | 811 | 858 | 693 | 622 | 663 | 972 | 631 | 356 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 1:09PM2.64m | 1:54AM2.49m | 2:19PM2.46m | 3:28AM2.29m | 3:55PM2.39m | 5:14AM2.28m | 5:28PM2.49m | 6:35AM2.42m | 6:38PM2.69m | 7:32AM2.61m | 7:32PM2.90m | 8:17AM2.79m | 8:16PM3.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:38PM0.65m | 8:06AM0.93m | 8:52PM0.83m | 9:29AM1.12m | 10:34PM0.85m | 11:10AM1.12m | 00:06AM0.66m | 12:30PM0.94m | 1:10AM0.40m | 1:26PM0.70m | 1:58AM0.16m | 2:11PM0.48m | 2:39AM-0.00m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | |
— | 6:44 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:25 | — | |
mm | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
Feels °C | 8 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 12 | ESE 8 | WNW 10 | NNW 12 | N 11 | N 10 | SSE 6 | WNW 13 | S 6 | SSE 6 | NW 11 | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 |
746 | 628 | 6 | 177 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 34 | 528 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 57 | 118 | 81 | 57 | 50 | 972 | 631 | 356 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | SE 7 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | SSE 6 | NW 13 | S 6 | N 11 | SE 6 | S 6 | N 10 | NW 9 | S 4 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 |
5 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 117 | 3 | 2 | — | 81 | 106 | 61 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | ESE 7 | N 9 | SE 8 | — | — | — | N 15 | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | S 5 | — | — | — | W 11 | N 5 | — |
6 | 5 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | S 4 | W 11 | W 6 | W 10 | W 9 | W 11 | W 12 | W 13 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 5 | WNW 3 | SSW 4 |
19 | 10 | 1280 | 124 | 612 | 759 | 1739 | 2360 | 3018 | 2483 | 1541 | 872 | 800 | 811 | 858 | 693 | 622 | 663 | 23 | 1 | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 61 | 67 | 88 | 230 | 484 | 70 | 59 | 493 | 493 | 493 | 216 | 216 | 459 | 415 | 66 | 337 | 552 | 491 | 569 | 144 |
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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 16 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.










