Cullen surf break

Cullen surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 04 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
8.3° 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 Thursday (Jan 08) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cullen in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 11) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 8th Jan)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 10th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast A dusting of snow. Milder later with heavy rain (total 24mm) on Tue night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Tue afternoon, min 0°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the NNE on Sun night, strong winds from the N by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Icy conditions (max 5°C on Thu night, min 0°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
N
1.7
N
1.6
N
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.6
NNE
3
N
2
E
2.1
E
1.6
ENE
1
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
E
1.7
E
1.9
ENE
1.8
E
2.5
E
2.3
E
1.7
E
1.2
E
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)777710981010108767891110988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)173255250801056511657529324921374941266397515155510874921951
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNE
30
NNW
30
WNW
20
WSW
30
WSW
20
W
50
N
20
WNW
25
WSW
15
S
15
NW
5
SE
35
ENE
40
NNE
35
N
40
N
15
NNW
10
S
55
SSE
75
SSE
60
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
ononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
glasscrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:46AM
3.34
12:53PM
3.58
1:34AM
3.26
1:38PM
3.58
2:21AM
3.13
2:22PM
3.49
3:06AM
2.97
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:51AM
0.46
7:24PM
-0.05
7:33AM
0.54
8:10PM
0.02
8:15AM
0.66
8:56PM
0.17
8:57AM
0.80
9:41PM
0.38
9:40AM
0.96
10:26PM
0.63
10:27AM
1.11
11:15PM
0.87
11:24AM
1.24
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
Sunrise-8:52--8:52--8:51--8:49--8:48--8:48--8:47-
Sunset--3:40--3:41--3:42--3:45--3:47--3:48--3:49
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
light snow
light rain
rain showers
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
841-335--------2---21
Temp. °C332235422122555420445
Feels °C (?)-6-5-7-6-5-6-6-5-5-5-1-1-4-5-5-6-4-4-9-11-8
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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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