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Banff surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 11 Mar 2026 GMT
Forecast update in hr  min  s Forecast update imminent
Banff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Banff sea temperature is
6.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banff this week:

The surf forecast for Banff over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banff in the next 12 days are 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 18th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 18th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 18th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Thu night). Mainly gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon night, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, strong winds from the W by Sun night).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ESE
1.1
W
0.2
ESE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
ESE
1
WSW
0.1
N
1.2
W
0.1
N
0.7
W
0.1
N
0.2
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.6
N
Period(s) (?)9581112751451041215151412121111114
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3006234047121432186105878340251212
Wind
(km/h)
50
WSW
30
WSW
45
SSW
65
SSW
30
WSW
35
SW
40
SW
30
WSW
40
W
30
WSW
30
W
20
WSW
30
S
35
W
40
W
25
SW
30
S
30
S
40
S
30
S
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcrosscrosscross-
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High Tide
/ height (m)
5:03PM
2.29
5:29AM
2.24
6:35PM
2.15
7:10AM
2.22
8:16PM
2.20
8:35AM
2.38
9:23PM
2.39
9:30AM
2.64
10:08PM
2.62
10:11AM
2.91
10:45PM
2.86
10:46AM
3.16
11:19PM
3.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:17AM
1.18
10:46PM
1.41
11:42AM
1.36
12:40AM
1.53
2:04PM
1.33
2:36AM
1.41
3:19PM
1.11
3:31AM
1.21
4:02PM
0.83
4:10AM
0.98
4:37PM
0.55
4:44AM
0.75
5:09PM
0.28
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise6:37--6:35--6:33--6:30--6:26--6:24--6:22--
Sunset-6:01--6:05--6:07--6:08--6:10--6:14--6:15-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C8889857757757648799104
Feels °C (?)-10-2-51-4-1-1-4-10-10-2-72-12030
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Information about the Banff Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Banff provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Banff can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Banff 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 (Banff) 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 Banff 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 Banff, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Macduff which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Buckie which is 26 km (16 miles) away, Fraserburgh, Lossiemouth and Peterhead.

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