Nigg Bay Surf Break

Nigg Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 57.13° N 2.05° W

Issued: 6 pm 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Nigg Bay sea temperature is
12.3° C

Normal for this time of year

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 28 Jun 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 2 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 5s period, S swell with 149 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 1.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) 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 1.6m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 2nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 5s

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 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Sat
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
5
1
S
5
1
SSE
5
0.7
SE
6
0.7
S
4
0.8
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.6
S
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
1.1
S
5
0.5
SE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
1.4
SSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
32
47
56
31
19
28
0
0
10
6
4
3
3
3
52
15
3
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
30
S
30
S
30
SSW
35
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SSE
15
NNW
15
NNW
15
E
10
S
20
NNW
30
NW
15
W
15
WNW
10
S
5
SW
30
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:03AM3.72m
1:31PM3.64m
1:41AM3.85m
2:11PM3.71m
2:17AM3.95m
2:50PM3.76m
2:52AM4.02m
3:27PM3.78m
3:26AM4.05m
4:04PM3.77m
4:01AM4.04m
4:41PM3.73m
4:36AM4.00m
Low Tide
6:42PM1.40m
7:12AM1.29m
7:22PM1.36m
7:53AM1.16m
7:59PM1.30m
8:31AM1.04m
8:36PM1.26m
9:08AM0.96m
9:12PM1.24m
9:44AM0.92m
9:47PM1.24m
10:19AM0.91m
10:22PM1.27m
10:53AM0.92m
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:13
4:15
4:16
4:16
4:18
4:18
4:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:07
10:07
10:07
10:06
10:06
10:05
10:05
10:04
 mm
9
Temp °C
18
17
18
19
15
18
19
16
15
15
15
14
13
12
16
17
14
16
19
16
18
Feels °C
14
12
11
12
10
13
16
15
12
13
14
12
11
9
10
10
10
12
17
14
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.7
SE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
5
0.3
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.5
SE
6
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
1
31
9
6
4
3
3
3
15
3
1
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
14
Energy kJ
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
5
1
S
5
1
SSE
5
0.8
SSW
4
0.7
S
4
0.8
S
5
0.8
S
5
0.4
SSW
4
0.6
S
4
0.3
N
3
0.3
NE
3
1.1
S
5
1.6
S
6
0.7
SW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
5
1.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
32
47
56
26
19
28
27
5
10
1
1
52
157
24
46
39
33
110
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
194
184
180
180
356
356
173
181
180
173
194
180
181
181
18
35
605
18
18
342
744
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
9
9
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
7
5
6
5
4
5
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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