Surf Forecasts:
Aberdeen surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, SSE swell with 145 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SE swell.
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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aberdeen over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one for Aberdeen. The whole 16-day window is looking barren, so I’ll walk you through the grim details.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a bit of a nothing burger. The first record shows Wednesday morning, the 12th of August, with a 4ft SSE swell, but it’s slapped with a 16 mph cross-off wind from the south. The combined swell energy is weak at 145, and the conditions are just poor. That same afternoon, the wind goes cross-shore and the period drops to 6 seconds, making it even worse.
Thursday the 13th sees a drop to 3ft from the SE with a 6-second period, and while the morning has a light SSW breeze, the swell energy is a paltry 54. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. By the afternoon, the wind picks up to 16 mph, ruining any chance of fun.
From Friday the 14th onwards, the swell just dies. We’re looking at 1ft, then 0.3ft, then flat spells stretching for days. From Saturday the 15th through to Monday the 24th of August, there are long gaps with zero surf on offer. Even when a tiny 3ft bump shows up on the 26th of August, it’s got a 4-second period and is blown out by onshore winds.
The water temperature is sitting at 57°, which is bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there. But the reality is, there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The guidance confirms it – Aberdeen is a beginner-friendly beach/groyne/river setup that’s fairly consistent, but right now, it’s a blank run. The setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing in these conditions, with the strong winds and poor surf quality. Forecasts can change, but for now, leave the board at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | N 2 | N 4 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 5 | S 5 | SE 6 | SW 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 145 | 137 | 66 | 54 | 49 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 33 | 21 | 119 | 18 | 8 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:06PM4.22m | 2:13AM4.39m | 2:51PM4.31m | 2:56AM4.53m | 3:33PM4.31m | 3:36AM4.56m | 4:12PM4.22m | 4:16AM4.49m | 4:50PM4.07m | 4:55AM4.31m | 5:27PM3.88m | 5:35AM4.07m | 6:06PM3.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:00PM0.97m | 8:29AM0.31m | 8:41PM0.84m | 9:11AM0.20m | 9:21PM0.79m | 9:52AM0.24m | 9:59PM0.82m | 10:31AM0.41m | 10:36PM0.94m | 11:09AM0.68m | 11:13PM1.11m | 11:47AM0.99m | 11:53PM1.34m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | NNE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | N 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | N 8 | N 9 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | S 5 | NNE 8 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 145 | 11 | 66 | 54 | 1 | 21 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 33 | 21 | 11 | 18 | 25 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | — | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 12 | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | NE 4 | SE 4 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 11 | — | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 8 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 7 | N 9 | N 8 | N 12 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | — | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 7 | 26 | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 6 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | NNE 4 | — | — | — | N 2 | N 4 | NNE 6 | — | — | SSE 3 | S 5 | W 2 | SW 4 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 137 | — | — | 49 | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | 1 | 12 | 27 | — | — | 1 | 119 | 1 | 15 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 174 | 0 | 0 | 179 | 176 | 484 | 997 | 636 | 686 | 1044 | 232 | 305 | 232 | 174 | 55 | 139 | 57 | 230 | 638 | 526 |
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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).
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