Cullen surf break

Cullen surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 08 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
8.0° 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 Saturday (Jan 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cullen in the next 12 days are 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 10th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 10th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Sun morning, min 0°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, near gales from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SSE on Mon morning, near gales from the W by Mon night).

Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
2
3
3
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
1.7
E
2.4
E
2.2
E
2.1
E
1.6
E
1.9
ESE
2.1
SE
2.2
SE
0.5
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.7
E
0.8
E
0.6
E
0.4
ESE
0.6
W
0.4
E
0.2
N
Period(s) (?)876810101098661211888794711
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1604332392115496884741745800791539058723632101510
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
SSE
10
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
30
SSE
45
SSE
40
S
40
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
45
SW
50
W
45
W
45
WNW
35
WNW
35
WNW
15
SW
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:07PM
3.32
3:52AM
2.80
3:53PM
3.10
4:39AM
2.64
4:43PM
2.85
5:30AM
2.51
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:41PM
0.38
9:40AM
0.96
10:26PM
0.63
10:27AM
1.11
11:15PM
0.87
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
Thu
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Sunrise--8:48--8:48--8:47--8:45--8:45--8:44--8:42
Sunset3:45--3:47--3:48--3:49--3:52--3:53--3:56--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C234432235588895445545
Feels °C (?)-1-1-2-2-4-5-5-9-4-4111-1-6-7-6-5-4-11
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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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