Cullen surf break

Cullen surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 02 Dec 2025 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
10.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 (Dec 04) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 06) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 09) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Thu 4th Dec)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Sat 6th Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Sat 6th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 7s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SE on Fri night, light winds from the S by Sat night).

Tue
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
E
1
E
2.2
ESE
1.2
E
1.4
E
1.3
E
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.7
E
0.2
NNE
Period(s) (?)121111101010897778888777778
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4723223554341081295889485163253206178140778691526
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
30
SSE
15
SE
10
SSW
30
SSE
45
SE
40
SE
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
S
25
S
40
W
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:19PM
3.18
9:56AM
3.23
10:14PM
3.36
10:43AM
3.37
11:07PM
3.47
11:29AM
3.46
11:59PM
3.50
12:15PM
3.49
12:51AM
3.43
1:02PM
3.47
1:44AM
3.28
1:51PM
3.40
2:38AM
3.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:19PM
0.71
3:45AM
0.29
4:10PM
0.45
4:35AM
0.22
4:59PM
0.23
5:24AM
0.22
5:48PM
0.07
6:12AM
0.29
6:37PM
0.01
6:59AM
0.43
7:29PM
0.03
7:46AM
0.60
8:22PM
0.14
8:35AM
0.80
Tue
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Sunrise--8:30--8:33--8:33--8:36--8:37--8:38--8:40
Sunset3:30--3:29--3:29--3:27--3:26--3:26--3:26--
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
-----11---8------1--1
Temp. °C98888886679999991091098
Feels °C (?)32121142-3-3234553-13544
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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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