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Peffer Sands Surf Forecast
/ Scot – East Coast (44 surf breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
Peffer Sands surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 10 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Peffer Sands in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) 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 1.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 12th Apr) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Peffer Sands over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the SE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 84 | 41 | 303 | 339 | 307 | 452 | 157 | 32 | 44 | 12 | 3 | 21 | 113 | 68 | 30 | 21 | 123 | 59 | 52 | 28 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:38PM 2.96 | 9:58AM 3.12 | 11:02PM 3.05 | 11:11AM 3.30 | 12:03AM 3.30 | 12:06PM 3.57 | 12:50AM 3.62 | 12:50PM 3.89 | 1:29AM 3.96 | 1:31PM 4.21 | 2:06AM 4.26 | 2:11PM 4.49 | 2:43AM 4.49 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:34PM 1.63 | 3:04AM 1.92 | 4:16PM 1.63 | 4:47AM 1.86 | 5:38PM 1.38 | 5:58AM 1.61 | 6:30PM 1.02 | 6:46AM 1.30 | 7:11PM 0.65 | 7:26AM 0.97 | 7:49PM 0.31 | 8:04AM 0.66 | 8:26PM 0.05 | ||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:17 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 2 | 6 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 2 | - | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 3 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -1 | -3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 |
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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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