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Balnakiel Bay surf Forecast / Scot – North Coast / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 29 Mar 2024 GMT
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Balnakiel Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Balnakiel Bay sea temperature is 8.0°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 7.7 °C max: 8.7 °C min: 6.8 °C)
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Balnakiel Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Balnakiel Bay sea temperature is 8.0°C (Statistics for 29 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 7.7 °C max: 8.7 °C min: 6.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Balnakiel Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Balnakiel Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Balnakiel Bay in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 05) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 29th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Sat 30th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 3rd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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

Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - North Coast

  1. Today half hour after high tide the Waves that break on the right hand side of the Brough of Birsay causeway were in excess of 5 metres. Parts of that hazardous exposed reef would be no go to all but the most expert of surfers.

    Birsay Bay, 103 km away
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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
NNE
3
NNE
2.5
N
2.4
N
2
NNE
1.9
NNE
2.1
N
2.2
N
2.2
N
2
N
2.1
N
3
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.3
NNE
2.2
N
3
NNE
3
NNE
2.1
NNE
1.9
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
2.2
NE
1.6
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.4
NNE
0.4
WSW
0.3
WSW
2.5
NE
3.5
NNE
3
N
3.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
Period(s) (?)101111111111111111111111101010101111101010996998881213810101110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1699194117861456925878101811581230969112419081461109610401980194898969858650830726036341529735922925649318032231196228771394
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
30
SW
10
SE
5
SSW
15
NNE
15
SW
0
NNW
10
NE
15
E
30
E
35
ENE
30
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
E
50
E
40
ENE
25
ENE
40
ENE
45
E
55
ENE
35
NE
25
NE
45
ENE
50
ENE
50
NE
45
NE
35
NNE
25
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
10
N
10
WSW
15
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:45AM
3.60
10:01PM
3.48
10:15AM
3.40
10:33PM
3.29
10:52AM
3.17
11:14PM
3.08
11:44AM
2.91
12:17AM
2.88
1:11PM
2.71
1:58AM
2.80
3:10PM
2.74
3:37AM
2.99
4:35PM
3.01
4:46AM
3.34
5:34PM
3.36
5:38AM
3.73
6:21PM
3.71
6:24AM
4.08
7:03PM
3.99
7:08AM
4.34
7:42PM
4.17
7:51AM
4.45
8:21PM
4.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:09PM
0.56
4:25AM
0.69
4:42PM
0.78
5:02AM
0.90
5:22PM
1.04
5:49AM
1.13
6:15PM
1.29
6:58AM
1.32
7:36PM
1.47
8:40AM
1.32
9:21PM
1.43
10:15AM
1.02
10:41PM
1.17
11:19AM
0.58
11:38PM
0.82
12:09PM
0.14
12:25AM
0.47
12:53PM
-0.21
1:09AM
0.17
1:35PM
-0.41
1:51AM
-0.04
2:16PM
-0.44
2:32AM
-0.13
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tuesday
09
Sunrise5:52--5:48--5:46--5:43--5:39--5:37--5:35--5:31--5:28--5:26--5:22--5:20--
Sunset-6:55--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:05--7:07--7:08--7:12--7:14--7:15--7:19--7:21-
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Rain (mm)
---------------3----4--6121---2--2--
Temp. °C887998998765432333553454445332332443
Feels °C (?)3126556640-2-3-3-4-4-9-8-6-5-7-9-6-3-6-7-8-6-7-5-5-2-1-2-1-3-4

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon morning, min 2°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly near gales.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Thu morning, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Thu afternoon, moderate winds from the NE by Fri afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 4mm) on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Wed morning, min 1°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun morning, light winds from the WNW by Mon night).

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Information about the Balnakiel Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Balnakiel Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Balnakiel Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Balnakiel 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 (Balnakiel 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 Balnakiel 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 Scotland - North Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Balnakiel Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - North Coast, consider staying in Scrabster which is 72 km (45 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Wick which is 99 km (61 miles) away

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