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Lat Long: 56.05° N 2.63° W

Peffer Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Peffer Sands sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.9° 

Peffer Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Peffer Sands surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, ENE swell with 506 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with ENE swell.

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 (Oct 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 1st Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 1st Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 1st Oct)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Wed night, strong winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wed
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1.3
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8
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8
0.9
ENE
8
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6
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5
0.6
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0.8
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0.6
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4
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
4
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
542
506
234
157
83
38
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38
13
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2
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Wind (km/h)
20
S
15
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20
WSW
25
SW
25
SSW
30
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40
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20
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
30
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30
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35
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WNW
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20
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High Tide
5:13PM4.28m
5:35AM4.34m
5:56PM4.04m
6:27AM4.02m
6:48PM3.76m
7:34AM3.69m
7:58PM3.52m
9:01AM3.46m
9:25PM3.44m
10:33AM3.46m
10:49PM3.58m
11:49AM3.66m
11:57PM3.86m
Low Tide
11:15PM0.38m
11:41AM0.55m
00:00AM0.59m
12:28PM0.93m
00:53AM0.87m
1:25PM1.31m
2:04AM1.13m
2:46PM1.60m
3:43AM1.21m
4:32PM1.64m
5:22AM1.01m
5:55PM1.42m
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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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