Aberdeen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s on offer for Aberdeen over the next couple of weeks.

To be straight with you, it’s a tough outlook. The first solid waves don’t even show up until the afternoon of Sunday, September 20th. Before that, we’ve got nearly ten days of flat, weak, or unridable dribble. The swell energy is barely registering, with combined energy values mostly sitting in single digits (8, 2, 4...) and one peak of 148 on the Saturday morning before the good spell, but that swell came with crazy strong 25 mph winds that just ruin any hope. So, a big gap of nothing.

Then, on Sunday the 20th, around midday, we finally get something. A southerly swell at 3 ft with a period of 5 seconds rolls in. The combined energy hits 41 (weak to moderate) and the wind is a gentle cross-off from the SSW at 9 mph. It’s surfable, but only just. The comment says it’s “very ordinary conditions,” and I’d have to agree. It’s a beach/groyne setup, so don’t expect any magic. It’s a beginner-friendly spot at best. Water temp is about 57°F, which is pretty normal for this time of year, with just a slight warm anomaly.

After that, we go flat again until Wednesday the 23rd afternoon. On the 23rd, a 4 ft southerly swell with a 5-second period and 12 mph cross-shore wind shows up. Energy hits 81 (moderate), but the cross-chop will make it a bumpy mess. Not your best bet.

Now, the one day that stands out is Thursday the 24th. The morning brings a 6 ft swell from the SSE, period of 7 seconds, and moderate cross-off wind from the SSW at 16 mph. Combined energy jumps to 308 (strong). This is the biggest swell of the whole run. The wind is clean, but that’s a lot of juice for a beach break. For an experienced surfer, this could be the session to aim for. The 6 ft is right in the wheelhouse for a solid, pushy wave, though it might be a bit much for beginners. The swell direction (SSE) is coming from a decent angle for this spot, but it’s not the perfect SE optimum. Still, it’s the most promising day on the whole calendar. After that, it drops right back down.

So, to sum up: a long dry spell, then a blip of very ordinary surf on the 20th, and a standout window on Thursday morning, September 24th, for the bigger, cleaner conditions. There’s not much to get excited about otherwise. The break is inconsistent, and that’s just how it goes here sometimes. Keep an eye on the forecasts; things can turn.

Rusty.

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