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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 16 Apr 2025 BST
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 Thursday (Apr 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rackwick in the next 12 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 16) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 17th Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 18th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rackwick over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 169 | 126 | 173 | 558 | 295 | 344 | 772 | 466 | 150 | 541 | 546 | 408 | 188 | 155 | 99 | 57 | 38 | 70 | 311 | 215 | 99 | 63 | 24 | 51 | 257 | 168 | 190 | 374 | 290 | 177 | 344 | 607 | 1329 | 771 | 529 | 235 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:00AM 2.86 | 11:12PM 2.84 | 11:30AM 2.68 | 11:42PM 2.69 | 12:04PM 2.49 | 12:18AM 2.54 | 12:47PM 2.30 | 1:10AM 2.39 | 1:59PM 2.13 | 2:32AM 2.30 | 3:48PM 2.09 | 4:06AM 2.36 | 5:16PM 2.23 | 5:17AM 2.54 | 6:17PM 2.47 | 6:13AM 2.79 | 7:05PM 2.73 | 7:01AM 3.06 | 7:46PM 2.98 | 7:46AM 3.28 | 8:26PM 3.19 | 8:31AM 3.44 | 9:05PM 3.32 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:17PM 0.49 | 5:36AM 0.51 | 5:49PM 0.67 | 6:12AM 0.68 | 6:26PM 0.85 | 6:55AM 0.87 | 7:10PM 1.03 | 7:52AM 1.03 | 8:09PM 1.19 | 9:11AM 1.09 | 9:34PM 1.26 | 10:44AM 0.97 | 11:05PM 1.17 | 11:56AM 0.70 | 12:13AM 0.96 | 12:49PM 0.37 | 1:05AM 0.69 | 1:36PM 0.07 | 1:52AM 0.41 | 2:19PM -0.16 | 2:36AM 0.16 | 3:01PM -0.26 | 3:19AM -0.02 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 6 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | -1 | -4 | -8 | -7 | -2 | -4 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -3 | -2 | -3 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Thu morning, light winds from the NNW by Fri morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the ESE on Tue morning, gales from the ENE by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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