Backaskaill Bay Beach

Backaskaill Bay is a long sweeping white sandy beach backed by grass covered sand dunes.

The beach is remote and has no facilities. You will need to bring everything with you and remember to take your rubbish away.

Dog Friendly Beach?

We have no current information on dog restrictions for Backaskaill Bay Beach.

Why not check other beaches nearby as we have 18 beaches in Orkney Islands, or check our list of Orkney Islands Dog Friendly Beaches.

Planning your visit to Backaskaill Bay Beach

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Backaskaill Bay Beach 7 Day Weather Forecast

Today

Expect a temp in the range 12.6℃ to 13.3℃ with wind speed 6.5 m/sec (SSE)

Thursday, Sep 28 rain

Expect a temp in the range 13.8℃ to 14.1℃ with wind speed 15.6 m/sec (SE)

Friday, Sep 29

Expect a temp in the range 13.4℃ to 14℃ with wind speed 11.2 m/sec (SSW)

Saturday, Sep 30

Expect a temp in the range 11.3℃ to 12.1℃ with wind speed 14.7 m/sec (WNW)

Sunday, Oct 01 rain

Expect a temp in the range 11.7℃ to 12.4℃ with wind speed 9.9 m/sec (SE)

Monday, Oct 02

Expect a temp in the range 11.3℃ to 12.1℃ with wind speed 12.7 m/sec (WSW)

Tuesday, Oct 03 rain

Expect a temp in the range 10.7℃ to 11.2℃ with wind speed 8.1 m/sec (WSW)

Sanday weather forecast from Yr, delivered by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute and NRK

Backaskaill Bay Beach Tide Times

Tide times are available at around 600 locations and the closest location to Backaskaill Bay Beach is at Kettletoft Pier 1.03 km (0.64 miles) away. Tides are displayed beneath for up to 7 days and we list both high and low water times along with the height, helping you to plan the best time to visit Backaskaill Bay Beach. These times are not adjusted for BST.

Wed 27 Sep
   Low Tide at 02:51 (Height 0.91m)
   High Tide at 09:12 (Height 3.31m)
   Low Tide at 15:06 (Height 1.24m)
   High Tide at 21:12 (Height 3.49m)

Thu 28 Sep
   Low Tide at 03:35 (Height 0.65m)
   High Tide at 09:57 (Height 3.50m)
   Low Tide at 15:46 (Height 1.04m)
   High Tide at 21:59 (Height 3.72m)

Fri 29 Sep
   Low Tide at 04:16 (Height 0.46m)
   High Tide at 10:39 (Height 3.62m)
   Low Tide at 16:25 (Height 0.88m)
   High Tide at 22:42 (Height 3.88m)

Sat 30 Sep
   Low Tide at 04:56 (Height 0.39m)
   High Tide at 11:19 (Height 3.66m)
   Low Tide at 17:03 (Height 0.79m)
   High Tide at 23:25 (Height 3.93m)

Sun 01 Oct
   Low Tide at 05:34 (Height 0.46m)
   High Tide at 11:58 (Height 3.61m)
   Low Tide at 17:42 (Height 0.80m)

Mon 02 Oct
   High Tide at 00:06 (Height 3.86m)
   Low Tide at 06:12 (Height 0.64m)
   High Tide at 12:35 (Height 3.51m)
   Low Tide at 18:21 (Height 0.89m)

Tue 03 Oct
   High Tide at 00:48 (Height 3.68m)
   Low Tide at 06:49 (Height 0.92m)
   High Tide at 13:14 (Height 3.35m)
   Low Tide at 19:00 (Height 1.07m)