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Johnshaven surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 21 Mar 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Johnshaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Johnshaven sea temperature is
6.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Johnshaven this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Johnshaven in the next 16 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Johnshaven over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, near gales from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Thu morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 4 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 3 | 14 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 71 | 113 | 55 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross- on | cross | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:07PM 4.42 | 3:34AM 4.12 | 3:48PM 4.28 | 4:13AM 3.94 | 4:34PM 4.03 | 4:56AM 3.69 | 5:29PM 3.70 | 5:50AM 3.41 | 6:39PM 3.37 | 7:03AM 3.18 | 8:10PM 3.15 | 8:33AM 3.11 | 9:44PM 3.17 | 9:59AM 3.27 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:16PM -0.08 | 9:29AM 0.19 | 9:55PM 0.15 | 10:11AM 0.32 | 10:39PM 0.49 | 10:57AM 0.55 | 11:28PM 0.89 | 11:54AM 0.83 | 12:31AM 1.27 | 1:11PM 1.07 | 1:59AM 1.52 | 2:55PM 1.12 | 3:43AM 1.50 | ||||||||||
Sat 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:50 | ||
| Sunset | 6:23 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | 2 | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 12 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | -2 | -5 | -4 | -2 | -5 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 2 | -3 | ||
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Information about the Johnshaven Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Johnshaven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Johnshaven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Johnshaven 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 (Johnshaven) 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 Johnshaven 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.
Johnshaven is 13 km (8 miles) from Montrose. If you plan a holiday in Scotland - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Montrose. Montrose has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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