Banff surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 10 Dec 2025 GMT
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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
9.8° 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 Friday (Dec 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banff in the next 12 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Fri 12th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Best Surf 3AM (Fri 12th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 12th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed night, min 6°C on Fri afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sat night, strong winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
E
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
N
0.4
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.5
SE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
1.2
W
Period(s) (?)791110131212111110101092210898765
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)12285611515010766411992931011167
Wind
(km/h)
40
SSW
55
WSW
35
SW
40
SSW
30
S
35
S
10
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
35
S
35
S
25
SSW
20
SW
30
SSE
50
SSW
15
SSE
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
35
W
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:37PM
3.10
4:37AM
2.63
4:34PM
2.93
5:39AM
2.52
5:36PM
2.77
6:42AM
2.48
6:41PM
2.66
7:41AM
2.51
7:45PM
2.62
8:32AM
2.59
8:43PM
2.64
9:18AM
2.68
9:35PM
2.70
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:30AM
0.98
10:21PM
0.48
10:28AM
1.15
11:26PM
0.65
11:36AM
1.26
12:32AM
0.77
12:50PM
1.28
1:34AM
0.85
1:58PM
1.21
2:28AM
0.88
2:54PM
1.10
3:16AM
0.88
3:40PM
0.96
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Sunrise8:40--8:41--8:42--8:44--8:45--8:45--8:47--
Sunset-3:23--3:22--3:22--3:22--3:22--3:22--3:22-
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C10101111101087781012101015998787
Feels °C (?)1-2143352-1-113535333-1-10
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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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