Balnakiel Bay
A cold water North Coast bay at the mouth of Durness, with sand, dunes, and a broad beach that only becomes worth attention on the right northwest pulse. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Balnakiel Bay in North Coast.
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Lineup Insights
The Wave
East wind is the cleaner side, northwest swell is the move, and a user review says west southwest swell does not work well.
Tide is secondary; check the bank shape and the way the line is standing up before you treat it as a session wave.
Lineup Guide
East wind is the cleaner side, northwest swell is the move, and a user review says west southwest swell does not work well.
Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.
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