Birsay Bay
Orkney Islands, UK · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 1.4m
- Period
- 8.1s
- Wind
- 24 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Falling
Tide · today
Falling · Low in 2h055-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/London local
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Birsay Bay is a beach break in Orkney Islands, UK. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the NW with light offshore winds from the SE. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- NW
- Best wind direction
- SE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Birsay Bay surf FAQ
Is Birsay Bay good for beginners?+
Birsay Bay is a beach break, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Birsay Bay?+
Different days call for different boards. Birsay Bay can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Birsay Bay?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the NW with light offshore winds from the SE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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