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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 21 Nov 2024 GMT
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 (Nov 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rackwick in the next 12 days are 2.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 23) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Thu 21st Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 27th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 25th Nov) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rackwick over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 2267 | 676 | 504 | 295 | 120 | 84 | 46 | 55 | 168 | 144 | 1809 | 758 | 232 | 163 | 98 | 69 | 715 | 1330 | 1098 | 753 | 228 | 108 | 99 | 57 | 60 | 64 | 171 | 244 | 387 | 563 | 775 | 903 | 972 | 1013 | 664 | 446 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- off | off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:58AM 2.31 | 1:03PM 2.60 | 2:15AM 2.20 | 2:16PM 2.51 | 3:28AM 2.21 | 3:24PM 2.49 | 4:30AM 2.30 | 4:24PM 2.53 | 5:18AM 2.43 | 5:14PM 2.60 | 5:58AM 2.58 | 5:58PM 2.68 | 6:33AM 2.71 | 6:38PM 2.76 | 7:06AM 2.82 | 7:15PM 2.82 | 7:38AM 2.91 | 7:51PM 2.86 | 8:09AM 2.96 | 8:26PM 2.87 | 8:41AM 2.98 | 9:00PM 2.83 | 9:15AM 2.98 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:29PM 0.64 | 6:35AM 1.07 | 7:36PM 0.82 | 7:42AM 1.23 | 8:55PM 0.90 | 9:05AM 1.28 | 10:08PM 0.86 | 10:23AM 1.21 | 11:04PM 0.77 | 11:20AM 1.07 | 11:47PM 0.66 | 12:04PM 0.90 | 12:24AM 0.56 | 12:42PM 0.73 | 12:58AM 0.48 | 1:18PM 0.58 | 1:32AM 0.42 | 1:52PM 0.46 | 2:06AM 0.39 | 2:27PM 0.38 | 2:41AM 0.39 | 3:04PM 0.35 | 3:16AM 0.42 | |||||||||||||
Thu 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tue 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:26 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:33 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:41 | - | - | 8:44 |
| Sunset | 3:37 | - | - | 3:37 | - | - | 3:34 | - | - | 3:33 | - | - | 3:32 | - | - | 3:30 | - | - | 3:29 | - | - | 3:27 | - | - | 3:26 | - | - | 3:25 | - | - | 3:23 | - | - | 3:22 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 10 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 30 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
| Feels °C (?) | -4 | -3 | -1 | 2 | -5 | -6 | -10 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -1 | -3 | 0 | -1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -2 | -2 | 5 | 0 | -4 | -11 | -7 | -8 | -3 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, severe gales from the SE by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the S on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Tue afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Thu night, strong winds from the ESE by Fri afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (gales from the ENE on Sat night, moderate winds from the NE by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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