Aberdeen surf break

Aberdeen surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 12 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
8.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aberdeen this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Aberdeen in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Tue
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.2
NNE
8
1.1
N
5
1.6
NNE
7
2.3
NNE
10
3.5
NNE
11
3
NNE
11
1.9
NNE
10
1.3
NNE
10
1.1
NNE
10
0.6
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
5
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
5
0.7
SSE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
1
3
4
0
52
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
6
4
16
18
24
18
13
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
10
WSW
25
NNW
15
NE
20
NW
35
NNW
40
NNW
45
NNW
40
NNW
35
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
SE
15
S
5
SSE
25
S
15
S
15
S
5
NNW
15
S
35
SSE
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
11:15PM3.50m
11:12AM3.63m
00:01AM3.71m
12:02PM3.86m
00:44AM3.91m
12:50PM4.09m
1:25AM4.09m
1:37PM4.27m
2:07AM4.21m
2:25PM4.37m
2:50AM4.25m
3:15PM4.37m
3:35AM4.23m
Low Tide
4:41PM1.17m
5:01AM1.49m
5:30PM0.95m
5:49AM1.23m
6:16PM0.74m
6:35AM0.96m
7:00PM0.58m
7:20AM0.73m
7:45PM0.51m
8:05AM0.57m
8:30PM0.54m
8:52AM0.48m
9:17PM0.68m
9:42AM0.49m
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4:54
4:52
4:50
4:48
4:46
4:43
4:41
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9:14
9:15
9:17
9:20
9:22
9:23
9:25
9:28
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
12
8
9
9
7
9
9
7
8
8
7
8
7
7
9
9
9
11
10
10
9
6
4
3
4
0
0
0
-3
-2
-1
0
4
2
2
4
4
5
8
8
7
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
6
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
2.5
NNE
11
2.4
NNE
11
1.9
NNE
10
1.3
NNE
10
1.1
NNE
10
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
9
0.6
SE
4
0.6
SE
5
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
5
0.4
ENE
5
Energy kJ
5
12
9
8
7
1647
1262
720
339
231
139
94
70
16
18
24
18
7
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
9
0.1
NE
5
0.2
S
4
0.1
E
5
0.5
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
Energy kJ
15
1
1
1
42
22
13
12
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
4
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NNW
3
1.1
N
5
1.6
NNE
7
2.3
NNE
10
3.5
NNE
11
3
NNE
11
0.6
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
3
0.2
SSE
4
0.5
S
4
0.7
SSE
4
Energy kJ
3
3
3
4
3
52
268
963
2669
2161
10
6
4
2
8
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
484
55
157
533
1283
724
484
484
484
484
54
54
102
70
55
132
57
176
55
176
232
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
4
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
4
4
5
4
4
6
5
5
5
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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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