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Birsay Bay surf Forecast / Scot – Orkney / UK
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Birsay Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Birsay Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Birsay Bay in the next 12 days are 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 27) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 27th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 1st May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Birsay Bay over the next 12 days.
Tue 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 130 | 113 | 159 | 111 | 284 | 313 | 223 | 125 | 110 | 499 | 787 | 464 | 235 | 164 | 90 | 60 | 56 | 54 | 82 | 178 | 114 | 208 | 1314 | 957 | 708 | 347 | 214 | 92 | 57 | 173 | 146 | 96 | 65 | 46 | 37 | 461 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:31PM 2.95 | 9:38AM 3.01 | 9:58PM 2.98 | 10:09AM 2.98 | 10:26PM 2.96 | 10:39AM 2.90 | 10:55PM 2.90 | 11:12AM 2.79 | 11:27PM 2.80 | 11:48AM 2.63 | 12:05AM 2.68 | 12:35PM 2.45 | 12:55AM 2.54 | 1:40PM 2.28 | 2:05AM 2.43 | 3:14PM 2.18 | 3:33AM 2.43 | 4:47PM 2.25 | 4:52AM 2.55 | 5:58PM 2.43 | 5:57AM 2.76 | 6:53PM 2.66 | 6:51AM 2.98 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:36AM 0.37 | 3:52PM 0.24 | 4:07AM 0.34 | 4:23PM 0.31 | 4:40AM 0.38 | 4:55PM 0.42 | 5:14AM 0.46 | 5:29PM 0.56 | 5:52AM 0.58 | 6:07PM 0.72 | 6:36AM 0.72 | 6:52PM 0.89 | 7:32AM 0.84 | 7:50PM 1.05 | 8:46AM 0.90 | 9:07PM 1.14 | 10:15AM 0.81 | 10:37PM 1.10 | 11:33AM 0.59 | 11:52PM 0.92 | 12:34PM 0.31 | 12:51AM 0.68 | ||||||||||||||
Tue 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sun 05 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:03 |
| Sunset | 8:47 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -3 | -1 | -2 | -4 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sun morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Birsay Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Birsay Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Birsay Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Birsay 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 (Birsay 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 Birsay 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 Birsay Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Orkney Islands, consider staying in Kirkwall which is 26 km (16 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 58 km (36 miles) away and Wick, 79 km (49 miles) away.
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