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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 18 May 2025 BST
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 Sunday (May 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 6ft and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Banff in the next 12 days are 8ft 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1ft 4s period and expected on Friday (May 23) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 18th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 19th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 22nd May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Banff over the next 12 days.
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 607 | 497 | 314 | 88 | 70 | 57 | 35 | 33 | 106 | 432 | 501 | 439 | 964 | 714 | 362 | 300 | 275 | 158 | 91 | 113 | 72 | 35 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 26 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 63 | 350 | 183 | 152 | 244 | 331 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- off | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 4:31PM 8.17 | 4:40AM 8.89 | 5:32PM 7.94 | 5:39AM 8.76 | 6:43PM 7.97 | 6:45AM 8.83 | 7:54PM 8.33 | 7:52AM 9.12 | 8:56PM 8.96 | 8:55AM 9.61 | 9:50PM 9.68 | 9:54AM 10.24 | 10:39PM 10.3 | 10:49AM 10.83 | 11:26PM 10.79 | 11:42AM 11.25 | 12:11AM 11.09 | 12:35PM 11.42 | 12:56AM 11.22 | 1:26PM 11.32 | 1:41AM 11.12 | 2:18PM 10.89 | 2:28AM 10.89 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 10:10AM 2.72 | 10:16PM 3.64 | 11:08AM 2.92 | 11:16PM 4 | 12:16PM 2.89 | 12:30AM 4.17 | 1:28PM 2.53 | 1:50AM 3.97 | 2:34PM 1.97 | 2:59AM 3.45 | 3:32PM 1.35 | 3:57AM 2.69 | 4:25PM 0.82 | 4:49AM 1.87 | 5:15PM 0.49 | 5:38AM 1.12 | 6:04PM 0.46 | 6:26AM 0.56 | 6:52PM 0.66 | 7:14AM 0.23 | 7:39PM 1.12 | 8:04AM 0.23 | 8:26PM 1.71 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:43 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:39 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:35 | - | - | 4:33 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - | 4:26 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:47 | - | - | 9:49 | - | - | 9:51 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | - | 0.1 | 0.1 |
| Temp. °F | 48 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 54 | 55 | 48 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 46 | 50 | 54 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 55 | 61 | 61 | 57 | 54 | 55 | 52 | 54 | 57 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 50 |
| Feels °F (?) | 36 | 39 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 48 | 48 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 36 | 37 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 37 | 41 | 41 | 43 | 45 | 52 | 50 | 54 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 50 | 45 | 48 | 52 | 43 | 43 | 45 | 39 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 55°F on Tue afternoon, min 46°F on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 54°F on Fri afternoon, min 43°F on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Wed night, calm by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 61°F on Mon morning, min 46°F on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.4in), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 57°F on Wed afternoon, min 46°F on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the WNW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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