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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 03 Mar 2025 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 (Mar 03) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ackergill in the next 12 days are 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 03) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 06) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Mon 3rd Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 3rd Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 3rd Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ackergill over the next 12 days.
Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 19 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 644 | 1309 | 1021 | 310 | 233 | 246 | 322 | 459 | 402 | 120 | 73 | 32 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 229 | 72 | 29 | 450 | 627 | 525 | 385 | 567 | 718 | 311 | 150 | 64 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 32 | 32 | 188 | 197 | 7 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:28PM 3.79 | 1:59AM 3.34 | 2:12PM 3.63 | 2:41AM 3.16 | 3:01PM 3.38 | 3:28AM 2.97 | 3:58PM 3.09 | 4:27AM 2.79 | 5:13PM 2.83 | 5:46AM 2.68 | 6:51PM 2.71 | 7:20AM 2.72 | 8:24PM 2.78 | 8:37AM 2.90 | 9:27PM 2.92 | 9:33AM 3.11 | 10:13PM 3.05 | 10:17AM 3.28 | 10:50PM 3.15 | 10:55AM 3.40 | 11:23PM 3.21 | 11:29AM 3.46 | 11:53PM 3.24 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:37PM 0.42 | 7:43AM 0.71 | 8:18PM 0.68 | 8:25AM 0.88 | 9:04PM 1.01 | 9:18AM 1.10 | 10:02PM 1.34 | 10:34AM 1.31 | 11:36PM 1.59 | 12:32PM 1.37 | 1:27AM 1.63 | 2:07PM 1.23 | 2:40AM 1.51 | 3:10PM 1.02 | 3:30AM 1.36 | 3:56PM 0.83 | 4:07AM 1.19 | 4:32PM 0.69 | 4:37AM 1.04 | 5:03PM 0.59 | 5:06AM 0.91 | 5:32PM 0.54 | ||||||||||||||
Monday 03 | Tuesday 04 | Wednesday 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | -4 | -5 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -2 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -4 | -2 | 0 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Fri night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the ESE 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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