Cullen surf break

Cullen surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 09 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
9.8° 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 Friday (Dec 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s 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 0.8m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 16) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Dec 10) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 12th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 12th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 16th Dec)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s

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 Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the SSE by Mon morning).

Tue
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
NE
0.5
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.1
E
0.1
N
0.2
N
0.3
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.1
NE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
1.6
SE
0.7
ESE
Period(s) (?)71010710101312111111101099822910511
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2581012833811151076642198319890115
Wind
(km/h)
45
SE
50
SW
50
SW
55
WSW
40
WSW
25
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
10
W
15
S
20
SSE
30
S
20
SSE
35
WSW
40
WSW
20
SSE
35
SW
35
SSE
45
SSE
35
SW
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcrossoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:35AM
2.85
3:35PM
3.13
4:34AM
2.66
4:32PM
2.96
5:36AM
2.54
5:34PM
2.80
6:39AM
2.51
6:38PM
2.69
7:38AM
2.54
7:42PM
2.65
8:29AM
2.61
8:40PM
2.66
9:15AM
2.71
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:19PM
0.31
9:27AM
1.00
10:19PM
0.49
10:26AM
1.17
11:24PM
0.66
11:34AM
1.28
12:30AM
0.79
12:48PM
1.29
1:32AM
0.86
1:56PM
1.23
2:27AM
0.90
2:52PM
1.11
3:14AM
0.89
Tue
09
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Sunrise--8:41--8:42--8:44--8:45--8:47--8:48--8:48
Sunset3:25--3:25--3:23--3:23--3:23--3:23--3:23--
rain showers
cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1-------1---1--------
Temp. °C1312101012111110897910131010101013108
Feels °C (?)51-1-225555423253440422
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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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