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Surf forecast for Balnakeil

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Timezone:
Europe/London
Forecast updated:
16/09, 01:00
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260915 18z)
Waves: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260915 18z)
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Timeline

Today Wed 16/09
06:09 - 10:00
Maxed out with light onshore. Low to high tide, rising.
Swell 21.2m7.7 s(263 kJ)(NW)
15 / 21 km/h(NW)
0.4 → 2.6m
10:00 - 13:00
Best
Maxed out with light cross-onshore. Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 21.3m8.1 s(326 kJ)(NNW)
11 / 19 km/h(WSW)
2.6 → 2.8m
13:00 - 15:00
Maxed out with moderate sideshore. High to mid tide, falling.
Swell 11.3m9.5 s(464 kJ)(W)
22 / 31 km/h(SW)
2.8 → 1.6m
16:00 - 18:00
Maxed out with strong sideshore. Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 11.3m9.6 s(455 kJ)(W)
24 / 38 km/h(SW)
0.9 → 0.3m
18:00 - 20:18
Maxed out with moderate sideshore. Low tide, rising.
Swell 11.3m9.8 s(506 kJ)(W)
27 / 43 km/h(SSW)
0.3 → 1.0m
Tomorrow Thu 17/09
06:12 - 09:00
Maxed out but blown out (strong sideshore). Falling to low tide, then rising.
Swell 11.3m8.4 s(368 kJ)(NW)
34 / 50 km/h(SW)
0.5 → 1.5m
09:00 - 12:00
Maxed out but blown out (strong sideshore). Mid to high tide, rising.
Swell 12.4m9.6 s(1.5k kJ)(W)
37 / 53 km/h(SW)
1.5 → 2.8m
13:00 - 19:00
Maxed out but blown out (very strong cross-onshore). Falling to low tide, then rising.
Wind Waves4.4m10.7 s(6.7k kJ)(W)
45 / 64 km/h(WSW)
2.8 → 0.6m
19:00 - 20:15
Maxed out but blown out (strong cross-onshore). Low tide, rising.
Wind Waves5.2m12.4 s(12k kJ)(W)
43 / 59 km/h(WSW)
0.6 → 0.9m
Fri 18/09
11:00 - 14:00
Maxed out but blown out (strong sideshore). Rising to high tide, then falling.
Swell 13.6m11.8 s(5.3k kJ)(WNW)
35 / 50 km/h(SW)
2.2 → 2.5m
14:00 - 17:00
Best
Maxed out with moderate sideshore. High to low tide, falling.
Swell 13.2m11.1 s(3.8k kJ)(WNW)
19 / 34 km/h(SSW)
2.5 → 1.4m
18:00 - 19:00
Maxed out with moderate sideshore. Low tide, falling.
Swell 12.7m11.3 s(2.7k kJ)(WNW)
28 / 50 km/h(SSW)
1.1 → 0.9m
19:00 - 20:12
Maxed out but blown out (strong sideshore). Falling to low tide, then rising.
Wind Waves2.9m9.2 s(2.1k kJ)(W)
45 / 66 km/h(WSW)
0.9 → 0.9m

Balnakeil Surf Forecast Guide

Balnakeil is a long, exposed beachbreak that faces west, offering an average but roomy wave along an open stretch of sand.

When It Works

Balnakeil draws swell from west to northwest (W-NW) and is usable from 0.3 m / 1 ft to 1.2 m / 4 ft. Everything breaks over sand, peeling into both lefts and rights.

Wind and Tide

Look for a southeast (SE) offshore wind, though the beach can also hold up in some northerly wind. It breaks across low, mid, and high tide, with a rising tide generally the better call.

Local Tips

The gentle, forgiving waves make this a friendly spot for beginners.

Access

Park by the craft centre, where there is a car park with free parking.

Surf spots near Balnakeil

Kyle of Tongue
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Oldshoremore
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Sandwood Bay
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Beach break
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Sango Bay
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Balnakeil
Highland, United Kingdom
Beach break
Wed 16
Thu 17
Fri 18
Sat 19
Sun 20

Frequently asked questions

What are good surfing conditions for Balnakeil?

Balnakeil is usually best with west to northwest (W-NW) swell around 0.3 m / 1 ft to 1.2 m / 4 ft, southeast (SE) offshore wind, and any tide.

Where is the surf spot Balnakeil?

Balnakeil is a surf spot in Balnakeil, Highland, United Kingdom.

What is the surf break like at Balnakeil?

Balnakeil is a left-and-right beach break over sand.

What surfing skill level is Balnakeil suitable for?

Balnakeil can suit beginner surfers.

Is Balnakeil beginner friendly for surfing?

Yes. Balnakeil can suit beginner surfers when conditions are manageable.

Is there parking for surfing at Balnakeil?

Parking around Balnakeil: free parking and car park.

What surf spots are near Balnakeil?

Other nearby surf spots are Sango Bay, Sandwood Bay, Oldshoremore, and Kyle of Tongue.

What swell direction works for surfing at Balnakeil?

Balnakeil can work with swell from west to northwest (W-NW).

What swell size works for surfing at Balnakeil?

Balnakeil usually works with swell around 0.3 m / 1 ft to 1.2 m / 4 ft.

What wind direction is best for surfing at Balnakeil?

Southeast (SE) offshore wind is usually best at Balnakeil.

What wind direction is offshore for surfing at Balnakeil?

Southeast (SE) is offshore at Balnakeil.

What tide works best for surfing at Balnakeil?

Balnakeil can work on all tides. A rising tide is usually better here.

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