Surf Forecast  Gills Bay

Gills Bay surfspot characteristics

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Heavy, hollow, sectioning point that fires on big NW swells only, since N is blocked by the Orkneys. Best at mid tide when the long sections may link up. Experts only.

General: This long, green headland is home to a reeling left-hand pointbreak that some liken to those found around the Indonesian archipelago. A haven in huge westerly swells accompanied by westerly winds. This break really shines in any big swell, producing heavy, barreling lines that roll along the rocky, slab-stone bottom. As the tide drops out, rocks and boulders can appear and it can section. Usually a quiet spot, its a long walk to an exposed and challenging wave. A good place to see killer whales. Tides: Mid tide. Size: Head high to double overhead. Wind: S to W Swell: NW, WNW Bottom: Slab-stone point. Paddling: Pentland Firth is world famous for its huge currents, rips can be bad. Spot Rating: Long, heavy, sometimes hollow walls breaking over rock on this exposed headland. You'll probably want company.

Heavy waves, hard paddle, rips and tricky access so best left to experienced surfers.

Tricky parking - its a long walk from the harbour.

September - February as needs the bigger swells.

Crowd Factor: Quiet. Local Vibe: Friendly.

Rarely crowded because it rarely works well. Park by the pier or park on main road and walk over headland.

Clean.

Rocks, rippy, size, access and exit.