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Saviskaill Bay surfForecast / Scot – Orkney / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saviskaill Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Saviskaill Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saviskaill Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 30th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 1st May) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saviskaill Bay over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | 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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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 143 | 131 | 126 | 343 | 1475 | 3264 | 1688 | 1081 | 800 | 678 | 464 | 318 | 336 | 368 | 373 | 195 | 87 | 237 | 80 | 67 | 37 | 248 | 454 | 495 | 522 | 560 | 1256 | 1567 | 1449 | 627 | 302 | 226 | 71 | 250 | 343 | 352 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:23AM 3.20 | 11:40PM 3.13 | 12:16PM 2.96 | 12:29AM 2.96 | 1:15PM 2.68 | 1:25AM 2.76 | 2:26PM 2.42 | 2:35AM 2.59 | 3:49PM 2.26 | 3:55AM 2.49 | 5:12PM 2.22 | 5:11AM 2.48 | 6:20PM 2.29 | 6:14AM 2.54 | 7:11PM 2.41 | 7:05AM 2.62 | 7:50PM 2.54 | 7:47AM 2.70 | 8:23PM 2.67 | 8:24AM 2.77 | 8:53PM 2.77 | 8:59AM 2.83 | 9:23PM 2.85 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:36PM 0.18 | 6:01AM 0.10 | 6:22PM 0.47 | 6:53AM 0.31 | 7:12PM 0.76 | 7:54AM 0.54 | 8:11PM 1.01 | 9:09AM 0.73 | 9:27PM 1.18 | 10:39AM 0.80 | 10:58PM 1.20 | 11:57AM 0.73 | 12:13AM 1.10 | 12:53PM 0.62 | 1:07AM 0.95 | 1:35PM 0.51 | 1:49AM 0.80 | 2:11PM 0.43 | 2:25AM 0.66 | 2:43PM 0.38 | 2:58AM 0.55 | 3:14PM 0.37 | 3:30AM 0.47 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:18 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:15 | - | - | 9:17 | - | - | 9:20 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 11 | 12 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -1 | 0 | -6 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -2 | -3 | -6 | -7 | -5 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, near gales from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Sat morning, moderate winds from the NW by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Tue afternoon, gales from the NW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the N on Sat morning, near gales from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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