Aberdeen surf break

Aberdeen surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 02 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) 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 0.6m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 6th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Thu morning, min 2°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.8
NE
5
0.9
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
5
0.5
NE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.7
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.3
E
5
0.2
E
4
0.4
S
3
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
5
0.7
NE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
19
30
62
54
18
11
4
8
1
2
25
46
64
25
4
2
4
6
9
24
Wind (km/h)
10
N
20
NNE
25
NE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
SSW
10
WNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
5
NE
15
SE
15
S
20
NNW
25
NNE
15
NW
10
NW
15
SSE
15
SW
10
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
2:43PM3.99m
2:56AM3.99m
3:17PM3.93m
3:27AM3.97m
3:52PM3.83m
4:00AM3.90m
4:30PM3.69m
4:34AM3.79m
5:11PM3.53m
5:13AM3.66m
5:59PM3.36m
5:57AM3.51m
6:56PM3.22m
Low Tide
8:39PM0.85m
8:55AM0.86m
9:11PM0.95m
9:30AM0.92m
9:43PM1.09m
10:05AM1.02m
10:16PM1.26m
10:41AM1.15m
10:51PM1.44m
11:22AM1.29m
11:33PM1.63m
12:12PM1.42m
00:26AM1.79m
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5:18
5:16
5:13
5:11
5:09
5:07
5:03
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8:52
8:54
8:57
8:59
9:00
9:04
9:06
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2
2
3
1
Temp °C
12
9
8
6
6
6
12
11
5
6
6
6
5
6
4
7
7
7
7
8
8
9
4
3
1
2
4
9
5
0
1
0
1
-2
-1
-1
4
2
3
4
2
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.9
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.4
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
9
0.7
SE
5
0.9
SE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.3
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
Energy kJ
31
19
4
1
54
18
11
4
1
20
46
25
46
64
25
19
50
47
47
46
30
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
3
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
SE
5
0.1
N
8
0.2
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
4
0.3
N
5
0.2
E
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
4
Energy kJ
1
2
2
4
2
4
1
9
23
16
15
1
4
2
6
9
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
SE
4
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
E
5
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
1
10
4
6
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.8
NE
5
0.9
NE
6
0.5
NE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.4
ENE
4
0.8
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.2
WNW
2
0.4
S
3
0.7
NE
5
Energy kJ
2
30
62
8
2
5
24
4
1
4
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
204
284
176
176
134
57
296
318
232
55
204
57
143
305
156
193
176
55
55
57
57
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
5
7
5
6
6
9
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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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