Cullen surf break

Cullen surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 BST
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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
9.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cullen this week:

The surf forecast for Cullen over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cullen in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore 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 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 11th May)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 14th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu morning, light winds from the SE by Sat morning).

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
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)
0.4
N
11
1.9
N
7
1.6
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
1
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.6
N
3
0.9
N
4
1.7
NNE
7
2
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
9
1
NE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
35
326
214
125
46
40
32
11
4
8
29
285
414
339
237
188
231
177
113
86
55
Wind (km/h)
35
W
40
N
30
NNW
15
N
15
SSW
40
WNW
30
WNW
25
WSW
25
NW
20
N
30
NNW
35
NNW
30
NNW
20
NW
15
WSW
15
S
15
W
5
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
cross
on
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
7:35PM2.32m
7:35AM2.57m
8:39PM2.48m
8:36AM2.70m
9:31PM2.70m
9:30AM2.88m
10:17PM2.94m
10:20AM3.09m
11:00PM3.16m
11:08AM3.29m
11:42PM3.32m
11:57AM3.45m
00:24AM3.43m
12:46PM3.53m
Low Tide
1:19AM1.39m
2:16PM0.94m
2:34AM1.28m
3:11PM0.74m
3:32AM1.08m
4:00PM0.51m
4:21AM0.84m
4:45PM0.32m
5:07AM0.59m
5:30PM0.18m
5:51AM0.36m
6:15PM0.12m
6:36AM0.18m
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rain showers
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4:58
4:56
4:54
4:52
4:50
4:48
4:46
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9:15
9:17
9:20
9:22
9:23
9:25
9:28
9:30
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
Temp °C
10
5
6
7
9
10
11
9
9
9
8
8
9
7
7
8
10
13
15
11
17
2
-5
-2
2
1
1
3
2
3
3
2
-1
1
0
2
5
6
9
10
6
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
11
0.3
N
10
1.3
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.2
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
9
1
NE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
10
Energy kJ
35
17
125
46
9
6
11
4
3
3
339
237
188
231
177
113
86
55
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
5
0.1
N
10
0.3
E
4
Energy kJ
15
24
13
5
1
2
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
W
3
1.9
N
7
1.6
NNE
7
1
WNW
4
0.9
WNW
4
0.5
W
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
N
3
0.9
N
4
1.7
NNE
7
2
NNE
7
0.3
SE
2
0.4
SE
4
0.3
ESE
4
Energy kJ
4
326
214
40
32
7
4
8
29
285
414
1
4
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
Distance (km)
45
258
260
110
16
390
267
50
663
680
684
1255
258
110
0
0
16
0
106
0
109
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
3
2
1
4
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
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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 16 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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