Nigg Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 57.13° N 2.05° W

Nigg Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 15 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Nigg Bay sea temperature is
13.9° C
0.1° 

Nigg Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Nigg Bay surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, NE swell with 625 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 22nd Aug)6ft (1.9m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
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0
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0
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0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.4
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
S
4
0.2
SSW
4
0.6
NNE
8
0.4
NE
3
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
ENE
5
1.3
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
2
NNE
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
1
0
0
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0
3
10
6
3
2
0
2
8
9
5
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
SSW
10
NW
10
SSW
10
S
5
NNE
5
ENE
15
SE
20
SSE
0
SW
5
E
10
WNW
10
NW
20
NE
10
N
15
NNW
20
NNE
20
NW
25
N
25
N
25
NNW
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
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cross-on
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on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:12PM4.22m
4:16AM4.49m
4:50PM4.07m
4:55AM4.31m
5:27PM3.88m
5:35AM4.07m
6:06PM3.68m
6:20AM3.79m
6:50PM3.49m
7:13AM3.52m
7:45PM3.33m
8:24AM3.29m
8:58PM3.24m
Low Tide
9:59PM0.82m
10:31AM0.41m
10:36PM0.94m
11:09AM0.68m
11:13PM1.11m
11:47AM0.99m
11:53PM1.34m
12:28PM1.33m
00:39AM1.59m
1:17PM1.64m
1:41AM1.81m
2:22PM1.90m
3:08AM1.94m
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5:33
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5:46
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8:50
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 mm
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Temp °C
17
18
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13
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Feels °C
12
17
14
11
11
13
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11
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16
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16
13
10
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12
10
8
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6
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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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