Palmer Cove surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 21 Dec 2025 GMT
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Palmer Cove surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Palmer Cove sea temperature is
9.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palmer Cove this week:

The surf forecast for Palmer Cove over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Palmer Cove in the next 12 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Dec 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 22) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 23rd Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 23rd Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 23rd Dec)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palmer Cove over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 7°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Fri night).

Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
NNE
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.4
E
1.2
E
1.1
E
1.1
E
0.9
E
0.7
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.6
SE
0.4
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.4
ESE
1.1
NNW
1.3
N
Period(s) (?)12198778888777666667756
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)37710415722716313513578461813801724271857115
Wind
(km/h)
25
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
30
ESE
35
SSE
30
SSE
20
SSE
15
S
15
N
10
N
5
NNW
10
SSE
10
S
20
SSE
20
S
15
S
10
SSW
30
NW
25
NW
25
WNW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffononglassoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:30PM
3.10
12:58AM
2.88
1:06PM
3.13
1:36AM
2.83
1:42PM
3.13
2:14AM
2.76
2:18PM
3.10
2:55AM
2.70
2:57PM
3.05
3:40AM
2.64
3:40PM
2.97
4:30AM
2.61
4:30PM
2.88
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:47PM
0.49
6:52AM
0.72
7:24PM
0.48
7:26AM
0.75
8:02PM
0.50
8:01AM
0.81
8:41PM
0.53
8:39AM
0.89
9:23PM
0.56
9:22AM
0.98
10:09PM
0.61
10:14AM
1.07
11:02PM
0.66
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise8:51--8:51--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--
Sunset-3:23--3:23--3:25--3:25--3:26--3:26--3:27-
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
---1----3------------
Temp. °C889999888877654357765
Feels °C (?)23432334455530-2-20010-2
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Information about the Palmer Cove Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Palmer Cove provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Palmer Cove can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Palmer Cove 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 (Palmer Cove) 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 Palmer Cove 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 Palmer Cove, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Macduff which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Buckie which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Fraserburgh, Lossiemouth and Peterhead.

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