Balmedie surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 18 Feb 2026 GMT
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Balmedie surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Balmedie sea temperature is
6.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Balmedie this week:

The surf forecast for Balmedie over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Balmedie in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 20th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 25th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 19th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Balmedie over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
1.6
SE
2.4
SSE
3
SE
3
SE
2.5
SE
1.7
ESE
1.4
SE
0.8
ESE
0.5
SSE
0.2
SSE
1
SSE
0.6
S
0.8
SSW
1.3
S
1
S
0.8
S
1.4
S
2
S
2.1
SSE
2.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)767999888675445556677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)331545951237150897440026866234401326865930121305372565
Wind
(km/h)
35
SSE
40
SE
45
SSE
40
SSE
40
SSE
30
S
40
S
25
SW
25
W
30
WNW
10
NNW
25
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
20
SSW
25
S
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
15
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:49PM
3.79
2:21AM
3.52
2:22PM
3.87
2:54AM
3.55
2:56PM
3.86
3:28AM
3.51
3:32PM
3.77
4:04AM
3.39
4:13PM
3.59
4:45AM
3.22
5:01PM
3.34
5:33AM
3.00
6:02PM
3.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:04PM
0.00
8:10AM
0.38
8:37PM
-0.07
8:45AM
0.35
9:12PM
-0.03
9:21AM
0.38
9:50PM
0.11
10:00AM
0.48
10:31PM
0.35
10:44AM
0.65
11:18PM
0.66
11:37AM
0.85
12:18AM
0.98
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise7:31--7:28--7:26--7:22--7:20--7:18--7:15--
Sunset-5:13--5:15--5:17--5:20--5:22--5:24--5:27-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------31---1----2---3
Temp. °C55555469888999778119108
Feels °C (?)-5-5-5-5-5-5032256443123025
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Information about the Balmedie Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Balmedie provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Balmedie can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Balmedie 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 (Balmedie) 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 Balmedie 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Scotland - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Balmedie, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Aberdeen which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Charlestown which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Macduff.

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