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Nigg Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 28 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Nigg Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Nigg Bay sea temperature is
10.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Nigg Bay surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SSE swell with 199 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nigg Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Nigg Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 29th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nigg Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SE 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | N 9 | S 3 | ESE 3 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 5 | SE 6 | |
15 | 66 | 199 | 103 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 57 | 42 | 34 | 8 | 4 | 44 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:26PM3.73m | 00:52AM3.72m | 1:09PM3.77m | 1:28AM3.81m | 1:48PM3.79m | 2:01AM3.89m | 2:25PM3.80m | 2:34AM3.95m | 3:02PM3.79m | 3:08AM3.98m | 3:39PM3.75m | 3:42AM3.95m | 4:18PM3.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:29PM1.08m | 6:47AM1.23m | 7:06PM1.09m | 7:26AM1.12m | 7:41PM1.09m | 8:03AM1.03m | 8:15PM1.11m | 8:41AM0.99m | 8:50PM1.15m | 9:18AM0.98m | 9:25PM1.21m | 9:55AM1.01m | 10:01PM1.30m | ||||||||
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 | 4:26 | — | — | 4:26 | — | — | 4:24 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — | 4:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:43 | — | — | 9:45 | — | — | 9:46 | — | — | 9:47 | — | — | 9:50 | — | — | 9:51 | — | — | 9:52 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | |
Temp °C | 9 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
3 | 4 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | N 7 | SE 6 | SSW 4 | SE 5 | N 11 | N 11 | S 4 | SSW 4 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 7 | SSE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 6 |
 kJ | 1 | 1 | 199 | 103 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 42 | 34 | 35 | 24 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | SE 5 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | — | — | NNE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 17 | 17 | 8 | 4 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | SE 6 | — | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 9 | 22 | 8 | — | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | — | SW 4 | S 6 | SSW 5 | — | S 4 | SSE 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 3 | ESE 3 | ENE 5 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | 15 | 66 | — | 11 | 102 | 13 | — | 3 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 57 | — | — | 1 | 4 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 560 | 51 | 1 | 744 | 286 | 180 | 181 | 181 | 60 | 61 | 61 | 184 | 181 | 184 | 197 | 18 | 60 | 170 | 202 | 60 |
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Information about the Nigg Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nigg Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nigg Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nigg Bay 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 (Nigg Bay) 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 Nigg Bay 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 Nigg Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Aberdeen which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Charlestown which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Peterhead, Montrose and Fraserburgh.
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