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Nigg Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 16 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
8.5° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 7s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 19th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nigg Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 4 | E 5 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | |
0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 32 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 46 | 196 | 285 | 174 | 98 | 17 | 9 | 32 | 17 | 22 | 63 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 1:37PM4.27m | 2:07AM4.21m | 2:25PM4.37m | 2:50AM4.25m | 3:15PM4.37m | 3:35AM4.23m | 4:08PM4.27m | 4:22AM4.14m | 5:03PM4.09m | 5:13AM4.01m | 6:04PM3.87m | 6:09AM3.86m | 7:10PM3.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:20AM0.73m | 7:45PM0.51m | 8:05AM0.57m | 8:30PM0.54m | 8:52AM0.48m | 9:17PM0.68m | 9:42AM0.49m | 10:05PM0.89m | 10:35AM0.57m | 10:57PM1.15m | 11:33AM0.71m | 11:54PM1.40m | 12:37PM0.86m | 00:58AM1.59m | |||||||
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 | 4:48 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:32 |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
7 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 5 | ENE 5 | — | N 7 | N 7 | SE 6 |
 kJ | 322 | 184 | 92 | 61 | 43 | 29 | 24 | 13 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 285 | 174 | 98 | 16 | 9 | 3 | — | 1 | 1 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | E 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | S 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 6 | SW 4 |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 12 | 32 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 20 | 46 | 196 | — | 16 | 16 | — | 9 | 32 | 17 | 22 | 63 | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 51 | 42 | 61 | 60 | 60 | 61 | 181 | 181 | 181 | 236 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 173 | 181 | 181 | 180 | 184 | 182 | 184 |
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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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