Peffer Sands surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Thursday 26 Mar 2026 GMT
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Peffer Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Peffer Sands sea temperature is
7.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Peffer Sands this week:

The surf forecast for Peffer Sands over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Peffer Sands in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 01) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 26th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 26th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 1st Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peffer Sands over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Sun morning, moderate winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
0.9
NE
0.8
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.1
N
0.2
SSW
1.7
NNE
Period(s) (?)13121212121110101010109202120866936
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)529365216196127472110101818889864420222
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
20
WSW
20
SW
30
W
40
W
35
WSW
40
W
40
WNW
25
W
40
SW
45
W
45
W
40
WNW
35
WNW
20
WSW
30
W
30
W
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
NNW
35
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:39PM
3.43
9:04AM
3.40
10:11PM
3.45
10:27AM
3.56
11:25PM
3.66
11:32AM
3.86
12:20AM
3.92
12:24PM
4.16
1:04AM
4.15
1:07PM
4.40
1:42AM
4.32
1:46PM
4.55
2:16AM
4.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:39PM
1.20
2:29AM
1.67
3:28PM
1.25
4:19AM
1.64
5:03PM
1.01
5:33AM
1.40
6:03PM
0.68
6:23AM
1.11
6:48PM
0.39
7:02AM
0.85
7:25PM
0.20
7:37AM
0.63
7:59PM
0.11
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Sunrise5:58--5:54--5:52--5:50--5:47--5:45--5:41--
Sunset-6:35--6:37--6:38--6:40--6:43--6:45--6:46-
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------------------22
Temp. °C7899857757106910913131012106
Feels °C (?)1232-1-3-4-3-4-40-5-11366455-3
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Information about the Peffer Sands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Peffer Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Peffer Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Peffer Sands 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 (Peffer Sands) 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 Peffer Sands 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.

Peffer Sands is 29 km (18 miles) from Buckhaven. If you plan a holiday in Scotland - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Buckhaven. Buckhaven has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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