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Ackergill surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 21 Dec 2024 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ackergill this week:
The surf forecast for Ackergill over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 23) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ackergill in the next 12 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 22) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 23rd Dec) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 22nd Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ackergill over the next 12 days.
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| 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 | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 2996 | 1380 | 683 | 551 | 255 | 160 | 52 | 37 | 245 | 325 | 212 | 174 | 61 | 326 | 310 | 193 | 193 | 196 | 191 | 183 | 138 | 113 | 136 | 0 | 60 | 165 | 163 | 156 | 233 | 158 | 162 | 121 | 68 | 43 | 40 | 14 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:01AM 2.77 | 4:02PM 3.04 | 4:56AM 2.70 | 5:00PM 2.92 | 5:57AM 2.69 | 6:06PM 2.85 | 6:58AM 2.74 | 7:11PM 2.85 | 7:53AM 2.84 | 8:10PM 2.90 | 8:42AM 2.96 | 9:02PM 2.97 | 9:26AM 3.10 | 9:49PM 3.06 | 10:06AM 3.24 | 10:33PM 3.16 | 10:45AM 3.37 | 11:15PM 3.24 | 11:24AM 3.47 | 11:59PM 3.30 | 12:02PM 3.57 | 12:38AM 3.33 | 12:41PM 3.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:38PM 1.17 | 9:26AM 1.64 | 10:34PM 1.28 | 10:25AM 1.72 | 11:37PM 1.35 | 11:40AM 1.75 | 12:39AM 1.37 | 12:57PM 1.71 | 1:35AM 1.36 | 2:00PM 1.62 | 2:23AM 1.34 | 2:51PM 1.51 | 3:07AM 1.30 | 3:35PM 1.38 | 3:47AM 1.25 | 4:16PM 1.24 | 4:27AM 1.20 | 4:57PM 1.10 | 5:06AM 1.16 | 5:37PM 0.97 | 5:45AM 1.12 | 6:16PM 0.84 | 6:23AM 1.11 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thu 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:02 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 3:19 | - | - | 3:21 | - | - | 3:22 | - | - | 3:22 | - | - | 3:23 | - | - | 3:25 | - | - | 3:26 | - | - | 3:26 | - | - | 3:27 | - | - | 3:27 | - | - | 3:29 | - | - | 3:30 |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 12 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| Feels °C (?) | -8 | -3 | -6 | -4 | 0 | -4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 3 | -3 | -5 | -6 | -7 | -6 | -3 | -9 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -6 | -5 | -3 | -2 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the WNW by Mon morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 1°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the S on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: A dusting of snow giving way to moderate rain (total 12mm) heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Tue morning, min 1°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (gales from the N on Mon night, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Ackergill Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ackergill provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Ackergill can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ackergill 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 (Ackergill) 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 Ackergill 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 - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Ackergill, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Wick which is 6 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Scrabster which is 31 km (19 miles) away, Kirkwall, Lossiemouth and Buckie.
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