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Birsay Bay Surf Forecast
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Birsay Bay surfForecast / Scot – Orkney / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 15 Apr 2025 BST
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 Tuesday (Apr 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Birsay Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 19) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 15th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 20th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Birsay Bay over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 618 | 448 | 277 | 300 | 367 | 92 | 183 | 419 | 1042 | 1057 | 749 | 474 | 887 | 1023 | 835 | 1704 | 2041 | 1559 | 1187 | 1134 | 1922 | 3499 | 5540 | 4024 | 2558 | 2134 | 1375 | 800 | 1177 | 285 | 520 | 988 | 2403 | 2515 | 2092 | 1478 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:40AM 2.95 | 10:54PM 2.91 | 11:10AM 2.82 | 11:22PM 2.80 | 11:41AM 2.65 | 11:53PM 2.66 | 12:15PM 2.46 | 12:30AM 2.50 | 12:58PM 2.26 | 1:21AM 2.34 | 2:10PM 2.09 | 2:43AM 2.25 | 3:56PM 2.05 | 4:16AM 2.29 | 5:24PM 2.17 | 5:27AM 2.46 | 6:24PM 2.39 | 6:22AM 2.71 | 7:12PM 2.65 | 7:09AM 2.96 | 7:54PM 2.90 | 7:55AM 3.20 | 8:34PM 3.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:51PM 0.40 | 5:07AM 0.44 | 5:21PM 0.56 | 5:40AM 0.58 | 5:53PM 0.74 | 6:17AM 0.76 | 6:29PM 0.91 | 7:00AM 0.94 | 7:13PM 1.08 | 7:57AM 1.08 | 8:14PM 1.22 | 9:20AM 1.12 | 9:43PM 1.26 | 10:54AM 0.98 | 11:13PM 1.15 | 12:04PM 0.69 | 12:19AM 0.93 | 12:55PM 0.37 | 1:10AM 0.67 | 1:41PM 0.07 | 1:56AM 0.41 | 2:23PM -0.14 | 2:40AM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:38 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -2 | -1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -3 | -1 | -5 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -2 | -1 | -3 | -4 | -1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the ESE on Fri morning, near gales from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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