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Ackergill surf Forecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 28 Apr 2024 BST
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Ackergill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ackergill sea temperature is 8.1°C (Statistics for 28 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 7.9 °C max: 8.7 °C min: 7.2 °C)
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Ackergill surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ackergill sea temperature is 8.1°C (Statistics for 28 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 7.9 °C max: 8.7 °C min: 7.2 °C)


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 Sunday (Apr 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ackergill in the next 12 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 28th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 29th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 2nd May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ackergill over the next 12 days.

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Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
1.3
E
1.6
E
1.2
E
0.9
E
0.2
NNE
0.1
N
0.1
W
0.2
E
0.1
W
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.6
E
2
E
1.9
ESE
0.4
NNE
1.5
ESE
0.3
NE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
1.1
SE
0.1
W
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
1
SE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.1
W
0.1
W
0.2
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
NNE
Period(s) (?)568887811897788858776575555511107777887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)42116300201103512521611423340090744672558041334122513148995
Wind
(km/h)
25
ENE
30
NE
30
WNW
15
SSW
35
SSE
35
SSE
25
SSE
35
SE
25
ESE
20
SE
15
ESE
10
E
15
E
20
E
25
ENE
15
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
15
NW
5
NE
10
E
5
NNE
15
NNW
20
NNW
15
NW
10
NE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
20
S
20
SE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
onononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glassonglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:54PM
2.96
3:04AM
3.05
3:43PM
2.82
3:52AM
2.92
4:45PM
2.68
4:52AM
2.81
6:02PM
2.62
6:06AM
2.76
7:26PM
2.66
7:26AM
2.81
8:38PM
2.81
8:38AM
2.98
9:37PM
3.00
9:38AM
3.18
10:26PM
3.16
10:31AM
3.37
11:11PM
3.29
11:21AM
3.51
11:54PM
3.37
12:08PM
3.57
12:36AM
3.39
12:55PM
3.54
1:16AM
3.36
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:37PM
1.08
9:03AM
0.98
9:22PM
1.25
9:59AM
1.07
10:24PM
1.41
11:20AM
1.12
11:54PM
1.50
12:57PM
1.04
1:29AM
1.42
2:14PM
0.85
2:38AM
1.24
3:12PM
0.63
3:32AM
1.03
4:02PM
0.44
4:18AM
0.82
4:48PM
0.33
5:02AM
0.64
5:31PM
0.31
5:45AM
0.51
6:13PM
0.38
6:28AM
0.46
6:54PM
0.53
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise5:24--5:20--5:18--5:16--5:13--5:11--5:09--5:05--5:03--5:01--4:58--4:56--
Sunset-8:55--8:58--9:00--9:02--9:05--9:07--9:09--9:12--9:14--9:16--9:19--9:21-
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Rain (mm)
155-11----1-------------------------
Temp. °C7668999991089910121099899910101011991011141613131411
Feels °C (?)0-103103126466676554588886657769117996

Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu night, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

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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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