Cambo Sands Surf Break

Cambo Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 56.30° N 2.64° W

Issued: 6 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cambo Sands sea temperature is
12.3° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Cambo Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cambo Sands surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NE swell with 180 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cambo Sands this week:

The surf forecast for Cambo Sands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cambo Sands in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 16th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 15th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cambo Sands over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.3
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
7
0.9
NE
7
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NNE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
4
5
1
2
2
2
1
5
64
79
129
135
138
57
43
32
23
12
31
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
20
SSE
30
WSW
30
WSW
40
WSW
35
W
30
W
35
W
25
W
10
NNW
5
S
5
SE
15
ESE
25
SE
0
N
5
W
20
SW
25
SW
25
W
15
WSW
20
E
Wind State
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
High Tide
11:13AM3.88m
11:59PM3.93m
12:12PM4.08m
00:51AM4.14m
1:10PM4.30m
1:42AM4.33m
2:07PM4.49m
2:32AM4.49m
3:02PM4.62m
3:22AM4.61m
3:58PM4.64m
4:12AM4.67m
4:53PM4.57m
Low Tide
5:32PM0.81m
6:01AM1.12m
6:31PM0.65m
6:58AM0.81m
7:26PM0.50m
7:51AM0.50m
8:18PM0.41m
8:43AM0.23m
9:08PM0.38m
9:34AM0.04m
9:57PM0.43m
10:25AM-0.05m
10:45PM0.55m
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4:22
4:22
4:22
4:20
4:20
4:20
4:20
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9:57
9:58
9:59
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
 mm
1
3
10
Temp °C
11
12
13
15
16
12
15
15
13
14
15
13
10
12
12
15
18
15
17
18
11
Feels °C
6
8
7
7
8
4
7
7
6
12
13
10
7
8
10
13
15
11
13
14
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.3
NNE
5
0.8
NNE
7
0.9
NE
7
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NE
7
0.6
NE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
ESE
4
Energy kJ
2
2
4
5
1
1
2
2
1
5
64
79
129
135
138
57
43
32
23
12
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNE
6
0.5
NE
9
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
Energy kJ
1
1
2
4
42
4
1
1
1
8
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SSE
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.8
WSW
4
0.6
W
3
0.7
W
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.3
S
3
Energy kJ
1
1
5
4
14
14
8
12
3
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
260
260
262
659
786
532
532
532
257
248
33
11
27
31
0
33
33
158
233
285
209
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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Information about the Cambo Sands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cambo Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cambo Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cambo Sands surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Cambo Sands) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Cambo Sands may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Cambo Sands is 11 km (7 miles) from Saint Andrews. If you plan a holiday in Scotland - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Saint Andrews. Saint Andrews has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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