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Nigg Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 17 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
6.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nigg Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Nigg Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Nigg Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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 (Mar 23) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 18th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 22nd Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 17th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 6s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the S by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun afternoon).

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
SSE
1.6
SSE
1
SSE
0.9
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.2
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.3
SSE
1.2
SSE
1.6
SSE
1.4
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.3
SE
0.2
NNE
0.6
N
Period(s) (?)6766655544444456666147
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27221485592171021318124338016514927600
Wind
(km/h)
45
SSW
30
SSW
15
SW
10
S
10
NNW
10
N
10
SE
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
10
NW
10
N
15
NE
10
SSW
30
S
40
SSW
25
W
25
SW
30
W
30
SW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		offcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:54AM
3.99
12:54PM
4.20
1:28AM
4.15
1:29PM
4.38
2:02AM
4.25
2:05PM
4.50
2:36AM
4.27
2:43PM
4.51
3:13AM
4.21
3:24PM
4.43
3:52AM
4.06
4:10PM
4.23
4:36AM
3.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:34PM
0.77
6:42AM
1.01
7:07PM
0.54
7:16AM
0.79
7:41PM
0.39
7:51AM
0.65
8:16PM
0.34
8:27AM
0.60
8:52PM
0.42
9:04AM
0.65
9:30PM
0.62
9:45AM
0.79
10:13PM
0.92
10:32AM
1.00
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:05--6:03--6:00
Sunset6:14--6:15--6:17--6:20--6:22--6:24--6:27--
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C101011129777101211119891079965
Feels °C (?)137964336888561221102
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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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