Nigg Bay surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, ENE swell with 554 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period with E swell.
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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nigg Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nigg Bay over the next 16 days.
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