Aberdeen Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next 16 days is a pretty grim one for Aberdeen. This is a beach/groyne/river setup that’s exposed to the swell, but we’re looking at a long stretch of nothing much happening. The water temp is sitting at about average for this time of year, 57°F.

We’re kicking off the forecast period with a gap. Nothing really worth paddling out for on the 5th or 6th of September. The swell is tiny, if it’s even there, and the wind is all over the shop. That 4ft of S swell on the 6th is there, but with a 19 mph cross-wind, it’s just a messy, lumpy chop. Not surfable.

The 8th of September, Tuesday, sees a little spike of energy. We’re looking at 6ft of SSW swell, and the combined energy hits 229 (moderate). The morning is clean, but that’s a 25 mph cross-offshore wind. By the afternoon, the wind turns offshore, which is clean but strong. It’s going to be a real battle to get out there, and the period is only 6 seconds, so the waves will be shifty and weak. Not really one for the beginner, and even for the experienced, it’s a lot of work for little reward.

The rest of the first week into the second week is a desert. We’ve got days on end of flat spells or surf so small and weak it’s not worth mentioning. The 14th of September, Monday, offers a glimmer – 3ft of SSW swell with light wind and clean conditions. The combined energy is only 55, so it’s weak, but you might find a knee-high ripple if you’re desperate. Then on the 16th of September, Wednesday afternoon, the wind goes glassy, E at 3 mph, with 3ft of S swell. The energy is still low at 44, but it’s the closest we get to something surfable. It’s ordinary, but for a longboard or a foiler, it might be the best of a bad bunch.

The 19th of September, Saturday, we see 3ft of SSE swell, but again, it’s a cross-wind, and it’s weak. The 20th is just as flat.

Honestly, for the whole 16-day window, there are no standouts. The swell is consistently small, the periods are short, and the wind is often too strong or in the wrong direction. The only real highlight is the glassy conditions on the 16th, but even then, the swell is weak. If you’re a beginner, this is a write-off. If you’re a kiter, the stronger winds and clean-ish conditions on the 8th might be more interesting than a paddle session. But for a surfer? It’s a tough run. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s looking like a long wait.

Rusty.

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