Aberdeen surf break

Aberdeen surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 BST
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Aberdeen surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aberdeen sea temperature is
8.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberdeen this week:

The surf forecast for Aberdeen over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aberdeen in the next 16 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 7th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
5
0.6
NNE
5
0.2
E
4
0.2
E
4
0.9
SSE
4
1
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
5
1.5
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.5
N
3
0.1
NE
8
0.2
N
10
0.5
S
3
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSW
5
1.1
NNE
4
1.6
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
31
16
1
1
31
51
77
175
77
46
11
6
6
3
0
4
9
8
44
0
Wind (km/h)
30
N
25
NNE
10
NW
10
SSE
25
S
30
S
30
S
35
SSE
20
SSW
25
SW
10
SW
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
10
NW
5
WSW
25
S
10
S
30
N
25
NNE
30
NNW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:30PM3.69m
4:34AM3.79m
5:11PM3.53m
5:13AM3.66m
5:59PM3.36m
5:57AM3.51m
6:56PM3.22m
6:51AM3.37m
8:05PM3.15m
7:56AM3.29m
9:18PM3.18m
9:08AM3.30m
10:22PM3.31m
Low Tide
10:05AM1.02m
10:16PM1.26m
10:41AM1.15m
10:51PM1.44m
11:22AM1.29m
11:33PM1.63m
12:12PM1.42m
00:26AM1.79m
1:18PM1.51m
1:39AM1.89m
2:33PM1.50m
2:57AM1.87m
3:43PM1.37m
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5:11
5:09
5:07
5:03
5:01
5:00
4:58
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8:59
9:00
9:04
9:06
9:07
9:09
9:12
1
6
4
Temp °C
7
7
6
6
7
7
8
9
9
13
14
7
9
9
6
7
7
7
6
8
7
-1
-1
1
0
0
-1
1
2
3
8
10
1
3
3
1
4
1
1
-1
1
-2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.2
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
10
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
9
1
SSE
6
0.3
NNE
9
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
NNE
12
Energy kJ
1
8
64
11
7
3
21
19
17
77
16
11
6
8
29
7
3
9
8
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.1
N
6
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.1
SE
5
0.2
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
17
7
6
1
16
16
16
1
9
9
18
6
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
4
0.2
E
4
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
6
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
1
1
3
1
4
1
3
1
1
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
4
0.8
NNE
5
0.6
NNE
5
0.3
SSE
2
0.9
SSE
4
1
SSE
5
1.3
SSE
5
1.5
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
5
0.4
N
3
0.4
N
3
0.5
N
3
0.8
N
7
0.5
S
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
W
3
1.1
NNE
4
1.6
NNE
7
Energy kJ
22
31
16
1
31
51
77
175
46
2
3
6
56
4
3
7
44
254
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
Distance (km)
661
743
39
55
176
179
179
185
24
3
0
304
763
746
39
55
57
57
442
304
492
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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Information about the Aberdeen Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aberdeen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aberdeen can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aberdeen 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 (Aberdeen) 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 Aberdeen 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.

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