Boyndie Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 BST
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Boyndie Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Boyndie Bay sea temperature is
9.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Boyndie Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Boyndie Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boyndie Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 20th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 20th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
E
5
0.2
E
5
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.2
WNW
3
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
181
136
117
73
38
17
9
2
2
2
1
4
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Wind (km/h)
35
SE
20
SSE
5
SW
5
E
15
SSW
15
SSE
15
WSW
15
SE
20
S
20
SSW
10
SSW
10
W
10
E
5
SW
5
SW
15
E
10
SW
10
SW
5
ESE
10
WNW
15
W
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:43AM3.33m
3:27PM3.17m
3:35AM3.22m
4:27PM2.94m
4:32AM3.08m
5:33PM2.73m
5:35AM2.95m
6:44PM2.60m
6:43AM2.86m
7:55PM2.57m
7:51AM2.81m
8:57PM2.62m
8:55AM2.80m
Low Tide
8:39PM0.46m
9:08AM0.14m
9:30PM0.69m
10:07AM0.27m
10:26PM0.91m
11:13AM0.43m
11:31PM1.10m
12:27PM0.55m
00:46AM1.21m
1:41PM0.61m
2:02AM1.21m
2:47PM0.63m
3:09AM1.12m
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clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:39
4:37
4:35
4:33
4:31
4:30
4:28
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9:32
9:35
9:37
9:38
9:40
9:43
9:44
9:45
1
2
4
1
1
1
Temp °C
11
10
14
13
12
12
18
17
20
21
18
17
17
17
17
22
19
19
16
15
14
4
5
13
12
8
9
15
15
15
18
15
14
14
16
17
21
18
17
15
14
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
8
1.1
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
0.9
E
7
0.7
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
E
5
0.2
E
5
0.1
NE
6
0.3
SE
3
0.3
SE
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
W
3
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.2
WNW
3
Energy kJ
12
136
117
73
38
17
9
2
2
2
4
4
2
1
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
NE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
N
3
0.2
ESE
6
0.2
NNE
3
Energy kJ
37
2
1
1
2
4
1
1
2
1
1
4
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
6
2
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
7
0.3
W
3
0.4
SE
3
0.5
W
3
Energy kJ
181
1
2
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
175
116
0
16
34
116
114
113
113
160
114
304
291
113
122
113
114
113
105
105
360
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
4
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
4
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Boyndie Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Boyndie Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Boyndie Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Boyndie Bay 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 (Boyndie Bay) 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 Boyndie Bay 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 Boyndie Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Macduff which is 5 km (3 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 24 km (15 miles) away, Fraserburgh, Lossiemouth and Elgin.

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