Aberdeen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a long, honest look at what’s coming down the pipe for Aberdeen over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a tough run, but we’ll pick out the one moment where it might just be worth paddling out.

We’re looking at a real dry spell to start. From this Thursday (August 27th) through the weekend and into the start of next week, it’s basically dead. There’s tiny swell, poor conditions, and zero scores. The energy is weak, around 77 combined energy for the first morning, dropping off fast. Water temp is sitting at a fairly average 57°. You’re better off doing yard work or fixing a leash.

We crawl into Saturday morning (August 29th) and there's a flicker of hope – a 3ft swell from the East at 8 seconds with a gentle offshore wind from the West. That’s clean, but the wave comment says it all: surfable but very ordinary. The energy is still low at 116. It’s not a standout by any means, just a moment to get wet if you're desperate.

Then we hit another long, dead zone. Sunday (30th) through to Wednesday (September 3rd) is a total washout with flat spells and messy winds. Don't even bother checking the cam.

Now, here is the one moment in the whole 16-day window that actually gets my attention. Thursday morning (September 3rd). The swell bumps up to 6ft from the SSE, with a short period of 6 seconds. That’s a bit of size – moderate wave energy at 275 – and the wind goes light offshore from the West. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” For Aberdeen, this is the best on offer. The water anomaly is normal for this time of year. This is a beach/groyne/river setup that's exposed to the swell. The optimum direction is SE, and this is coming from the SSE, so it's in the ballpark. The short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly, but the clean offshore wind makes up for a lot. It’s a solid, clean option for anyone who can handle a 6ft wave. For beginners, that’s a bit big, so maybe watch from the beach. The afternoon holds a smaller 5ft with similar clean conditions.

After that, it’s back to nothing. Friday (September 4th) through to the end of the forecast on Friday (September 11th) is all flat or tiny slop with cross-onshore junk. The energy drops to zero. There’s nothing else to chase.

So here’s the call: The whole 16-day window is brutal, with only one true standout. If you want the best waves, make your move for the morning of Thursday, September 3rd. Clean, solid, and a good bet for a session. The rest is a write-off. Keep your eyes on the charts, because forecasts can change.

Rusty.

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