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Nigg Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nigg Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Nigg Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nigg Bay in the next 12 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nigg Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, strong winds from the NNE by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the NNE on Sun morning, light winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 3 |
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 kJ (?) | 20 | 18 | 27 | 67 | 64 | 49 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:09PM 3.78 | 12:17AM 3.90 | 1:00PM 3.94 | 1:03AM 4.11 | 1:40PM 4.05 | 1:42AM 4.26 | 2:13PM 4.11 | 2:16AM 4.34 | 2:43PM 4.14 | 2:48AM 4.35 | 3:11PM 4.14 | 3:18AM 4.30 | 3:40PM 4.09 | 3:49AM 4.19 | |||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:10PM 1.63 | 6:37AM 0.95 | 6:52PM 1.41 | 7:18AM 0.76 | 7:27PM 1.22 | 7:52AM 0.65 | 7:59PM 1.07 | 8:24AM 0.61 | 8:30PM 0.97 | 8:55AM 0.64 | 9:01PM 0.94 | 9:24AM 0.73 | 9:31PM 0.98 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:10 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:06 | - | - | 7:02 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 8 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - East Coast
Cross-off wind 9 km from Aberdeen has swung offshore (fresh winds from the WSW.(Wind varies from 210 to 280 degs) at Aberdeen/Dyce Airport). 2.2m 6s windswell from the SSW to make surfable waves.
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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 12 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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