Boyndie Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 30 Apr 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
8.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (May 05) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Boyndie Bay in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 5th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 5th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.8
NNE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
1
N
5
0.7
N
6
0.6
N
10
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.4
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
1
1
15
14
15
7
4
28
31
21
25
12
6
58
31
66
40
44
76
23
Wind (km/h)
30
S
35
SSE
20
S
5
SSW
10
NNE
0
NE
10
NNW
20
NE
20
ENE
15
E
15
E
5
S
30
WNW
30
NW
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NE
10
WNW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
High Tide
11:51AM3.18m
00:16AM3.14m
12:28PM3.21m
00:47AM3.18m
1:04PM3.19m
1:19AM3.16m
1:40PM3.13m
1:52AM3.10m
2:17PM3.01m
2:25AM3.00m
2:55PM2.85m
3:01AM2.88m
3:35PM2.66m
3:41AM2.75m
Low Tide
6:13PM0.35m
6:28AM0.50m
6:44PM0.40m
6:59AM0.43m
7:14PM0.48m
7:29AM0.42m
7:43PM0.59m
8:01AM0.46m
8:14PM0.72m
8:35AM0.56m
8:46PM0.86m
9:12AM0.70m
9:20PM1.01m
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clear
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cloud
part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:22
5:20
5:18
5:15
5:13
5:11
5:07
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8:52
8:54
8:57
8:59
9:01
9:04
9:06
6
4
1
Temp °C
14
14
11
16
16
12
11
8
7
8
8
7
10
9
6
6
6
5
5
6
5
6
6
4
14
13
10
9
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.8
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
5
0.3
NE
5
0.3
N
10
0.7
N
6
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.4
N
8
Energy kJ
5
1
1
15
14
15
7
3
1
31
21
11
5
4
19
31
66
40
44
76
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
3
0.2
N
6
0.3
N
10
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
SE
5
0.4
N
10
0.4
NE
9
0.2
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
6
0.2
N
8
0.3
NNE
8
Energy kJ
1
3
17
25
12
5
1
30
20
12
13
5
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
6
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.2
N
6
0.2
NNE
11
0.2
N
10
Energy kJ
2
1
2
2
1
3
12
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
4
0.9
SSE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.2
N
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.8
NNE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
NW
3
0.5
NW
3
1
N
5
0.6
NE
9
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
NW
3
0.6
N
4
Energy kJ
11
32
11
1
4
28
2
3
6
58
47
39
3
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
114
113
63
82
105
52
63
265
141
113
30
33
215
106
164
175
298
39
118
664
175
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
6
9
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
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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