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Grim Ness surf Forecast / Scot – Orkney / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 28 Mar 2024 GMT
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Grim Ness surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Grim Ness sea temperature is 7.6°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 7.1 °C max: 8.1 °C min: 6.1 °C)
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Grim Ness surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Grim Ness sea temperature is 7.6°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 7.1 °C max: 8.1 °C min: 6.1 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Grim Ness this week:

The surf forecast for Grim Ness over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Grim Ness in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 29th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 30th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 2nd Apr)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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

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Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
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 (?)
1.8
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.3
ENE
1.2
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.3
SE
1.1
SE
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.6
NNE
1.5
NE
2.3
NE
3
NE
1.7
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
N
1.3
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.9
N
1.5
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.8
NNE
2
SE
1.9
SE
1.4
SE
1.1
SE
0.7
E
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
2.1
SE
Period(s) (?)875101297131312111167111312111110111112121212117777810996
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)392273103304233300119176181189133911335142048908508345366206217350647111859933715834233221710563656164348
Wind
(km/h)
30
ESE
35
E
35
ENE
20
SSE
25
S
20
S
15
S
15
SE
20
ESE
10
W
5
NNW
25
ENE
45
NE
50
NE
45
NNE
40
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
15
N
10
NNE
10
NE
10
E
20
ESE
35
ESE
50
ESE
55
E
35
E
10
NE
15
NNW
30
WSW
20
S
5
S
10
SSW
45
WNW
25
NW
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
offglassononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:04PM
2.54
1:21AM
2.39
1:36PM
2.41
1:50AM
2.29
2:09PM
2.26
2:24AM
2.17
2:50PM
2.10
3:07AM
2.04
3:45PM
1.95
4:09AM
1.93
5:08PM
1.84
5:38AM
1.91
6:52PM
1.89
7:09AM
2.03
8:15PM
2.08
8:18AM
2.27
9:13PM
2.33
9:12AM
2.54
10:01PM
2.56
10:00AM
2.78
10:44PM
2.73
10:45AM
2.96
11:24PM
2.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:59PM
0.42
7:08AM
0.47
7:26PM
0.55
7:38AM
0.57
7:56PM
0.68
8:14AM
0.69
8:33PM
0.83
9:02AM
0.83
9:27PM
0.99
10:19AM
0.94
11:02PM
1.11
12:19PM
0.91
12:59AM
1.07
1:50PM
0.68
2:15AM
0.91
2:50PM
0.38
3:08AM
0.71
3:38PM
0.10
3:54AM
0.51
4:22PM
-0.11
4:36AM
0.33
5:04PM
-0.21
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise5:47--5:43--5:41--5:37--5:35--5:31--5:30--5:26--5:24--5:20--5:18--5:15--
Sunset-6:45--6:47--6:51--6:52--6:54--6:58--7:00--7:01--7:04--7:07--7:08--7:10-
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Rain (mm)
--6---------------------6263--------
Temp. °C776778787888555333333445357777898676
Feels °C (?)0-1-1313342563-5-7-7-7-6-5-3-2-2-2-3-6-10-7-2532476-400

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, near gales from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Fri night, min 2°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Wed night, near gales from the E by Fri afternoon).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Mon morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the WNW by Mon morning).

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Information about the Grim Ness Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Grim Ness provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Grim Ness can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Grim Ness 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 (Grim Ness) 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 Grim Ness 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 Grim Ness, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Orkney Islands, consider staying in Kirkwall which is 19 km (12 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 44 km (27 miles) away and Wick, 45 km (28 miles) away.

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