Cullen surf break

Cullen surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 30 Apr 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
9.1° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cullen this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Cullen in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 6th May)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, near gales from the NW by Tue morning).

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.3
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.7
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.7
NW
4
0.6
N
5
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
N
9
1.8
N
6
0.9
NNE
6
1
N
5
0.8
N
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
1
1
7
7
7
7
4
22
21
16
17
8
14
17
28
25
239
54
56
37
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
35
SSE
20
S
5
SW
15
NE
5
NNW
5
NNE
20
N
25
NE
10
NE
5
ENE
10
WNW
30
W
20
NNE
10
SE
35
W
50
NW
35
NW
35
NW
25
NW
30
W
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:48AM3.21m
00:13AM3.18m
12:25PM3.24m
00:45AM3.21m
1:02PM3.23m
1:17AM3.19m
1:38PM3.16m
1:49AM3.13m
2:15PM3.04m
2:23AM3.03m
2:53PM2.88m
2:59AM2.91m
3:33PM2.69m
3:39AM2.78m
Low Tide
5:53AM0.61m
6:11PM0.36m
6:25AM0.51m
6:41PM0.41m
6:56AM0.45m
7:11PM0.49m
7:26AM0.43m
7:41PM0.60m
7:58AM0.48m
8:11PM0.73m
8:32AM0.57m
8:43PM0.88m
9:09AM0.71m
9:17PM1.03m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
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5:24
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:13
5:11
5:09
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8:53
8:55
8:58
9:00
9:02
9:05
9:07
13
2
3
1
1
2
Temp °C
16
15
13
16
17
11
10
9
8
7
8
8
10
8
8
7
6
5
7
7
5
9
7
7
13
13
9
8
5
3
3
5
5
2
3
5
-1
-7
-5
-1
-1
-3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.3
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.3
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.2
NNE
5
0.6
N
5
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
N
9
0.6
E
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
10
0.8
N
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
7
7
7
7
3
1
21
16
17
8
3
17
28
25
24
47
34
37
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
3
0.1
N
6
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
10
0.1
NE
6
0.2
NNE
5
0.6
E
6
0.7
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
N
9
Energy kJ
1
1
5
5
6
8
2
3
24
38
12
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
6
0.2
E
3
0.5
N
10
0.4
N
9
Energy kJ
2
1
1
54
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.9
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.3
NNE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.7
NE
5
0.4
WNW
3
0.7
NW
4
1.8
N
6
0.6
WNW
4
1
N
5
Energy kJ
6
26
10
2
4
22
3
14
239
9
56
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
106
106
106
106
106
100
66
74
260
161
106
106
55
376
135
107
1105
872
151
267
311
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
6
5
5
9
7
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
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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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