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Cullen surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cullen this week:
The surf forecast for Cullen over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cullen in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 10AM. 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 Monday (May 18) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 17th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 15th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cullen over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Tue morning, light winds from the SW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu night, calm by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 4 | NW 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | |
31 | 26 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 106 | 452 | 999 | 1199 | 868 | 411 | 241 | 184 | 139 | 83 | 67 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 5 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off | |
High Tide | 8:36AM2.70m | 9:31PM2.70m | 9:30AM2.88m | 10:17PM2.94m | 10:20AM3.09m | 11:00PM3.16m | 11:08AM3.29m | 11:42PM3.32m | 11:57AM3.45m | 00:24AM3.43m | 12:46PM3.53m | 1:08AM3.47m | 1:36PM3.51m | 1:53AM3.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:11PM0.74m | 3:32AM1.08m | 4:00PM0.51m | 4:21AM0.84m | 4:45PM0.32m | 5:07AM0.59m | 5:30PM0.18m | 5:51AM0.36m | 6:15PM0.12m | 6:36AM0.18m | 7:01PM0.16m | 7:23AM0.08m | 7:48PM0.29m | ||||||||
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 | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:31 |
— | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | -2 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 4 | N 8 | NE 9 | E 4 | — | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
 kJ | 15 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1199 | 868 | 411 | 241 | 184 | 139 | 83 | 67 | 26 | 14 | 12 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | ENE 6 | N 8 | NE 10 | N 7 | NE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 5 | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NE 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 4 | NW 4 | W 3 | N 2 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 2 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 31 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 106 | 452 | 999 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 378 | 310 | 46 | 161 | 135 | 101 | 797 | 319 | 318 | 161 | 161 | 92 | 108 | 106 | 0 | 5 | 106 | 106 | 124 | 106 | 106 |
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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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