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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rackwick this week:
The surf forecast for Rackwick over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rackwick in the next 12 days are 1.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 25th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rackwick over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 90 | 74 | 27 | 219 | 201 | 130 | 117 | 466 | 633 | 330 | 242 | 133 | 87 | 59 | 55 | 54 | 51 | 71 | 62 | 61 | 48 | 30 | 33 | 70 | 104 | 288 | 168 | 88 | 152 | 149 | 194 | 194 | 145 | 430 | 394 | 123 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:50PM 3.03 | 9:59AM 3.03 | 10:16PM 3.01 | 10:29AM 2.95 | 10:44PM 2.94 | 11:01AM 2.82 | 11:16PM 2.84 | 11:37AM 2.67 | 11:54PM 2.72 | 12:23PM 2.49 | 12:44AM 2.59 | 1:30PM 2.32 | 1:54AM 2.49 | 3:06PM 2.23 | 3:23AM 2.50 | 4:40PM 2.31 | 4:43AM 2.64 | 5:51PM 2.50 | 5:48AM 2.84 | 6:46PM 2.74 | 6:42AM 3.06 | 7:32PM 2.96 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:47PM 0.19 | 4:02AM 0.30 | 4:18PM 0.25 | 4:35AM 0.32 | 4:51PM 0.35 | 5:10AM 0.39 | 5:25PM 0.49 | 5:49AM 0.51 | 6:04PM 0.66 | 6:33AM 0.66 | 6:49PM 0.84 | 7:28AM 0.80 | 7:46PM 1.02 | 8:40AM 0.87 | 9:01PM 1.14 | 10:07AM 0.81 | 10:30PM 1.12 | 11:26AM 0.59 | 11:46PM 0.95 | 12:28PM 0.32 | 12:46AM 0.70 | 1:19PM 0.07 | 1:36AM 0.44 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:10 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:15 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | -1 | -2 | -3 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue night, light winds from the SSE by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Rackwick Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rackwick provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rackwick can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rackwick 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 (Rackwick) 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 Rackwick 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 Rackwick, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Orkney Islands, consider staying in Kirkwall which is 27 km (17 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 30 km (19 miles) away and Wick, 52 km (32 miles) away.
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