Cullen surf break

Cullen surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Sunday 11 Jan 2026 GMT
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Cullen surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cullen sea temperature is
7.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cullen this week:

The surf forecast for Cullen over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cullen in the next 12 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 13th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 13th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 17th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 3°C on Tue afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSE on Sun morning, light winds from the S by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed afternoon, min 3°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
SE
2.3
SE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.9
ENE
0.3
N
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.8
ESE
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
1.9
ENE
1.7
E
1.2
E
Period(s) (?)761212118810813877878769109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)0020615312168577399305839694138603417567529220
Wind
(km/h)
55
SSE
45
SSE
40
S
35
SSW
35
SSW
20
WSW
15
SE
45
WNW
45
W
25
SW
25
S
35
SSE
15
SW
15
SSE
15
SSW
15
S
25
SSE
25
SE
30
ESE
30
SE
25
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:40PM
2.63
6:27AM
2.43
6:46PM
2.48
7:30AM
2.42
7:58PM
2.44
8:34AM
2.47
9:05PM
2.49
9:31AM
2.59
10:02PM
2.60
10:19AM
2.75
10:48PM
2.73
11:01AM
2.93
11:29PM
2.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:24AM
1.24
12:12AM
1.07
12:37PM
1.31
1:22AM
1.19
1:59PM
1.28
2:33AM
1.21
3:08PM
1.17
3:31AM
1.14
4:01PM
1.01
4:18AM
1.03
4:44PM
0.84
4:56AM
0.90
5:23PM
0.67
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise8:47--8:45--8:45--8:44--8:42--8:41--8:40--
Sunset-3:49--3:52--3:53--3:56--3:57--4:00--4:01-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C5610998655576565566777
Feels °C (?)-7-411111-4-6-11-2110001002
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Information about the Cullen Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cullen provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cullen can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cullen 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 (Cullen) 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 Cullen 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 Cullen, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Buckie which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Macduff which is 21 km (13 miles) away, Lossiemouth, Elgin and Burghead.

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