Phingask surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 27 Apr 2026 BST
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Phingask surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Phingask sea temperature is
8.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Phingask this week:

The surf forecast for Phingask over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Phingask in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the S by Sat night).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
11
0.8
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
W
14
0.1
N
8
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.1
N
6
0.2
N
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
139
102
68
41
39
24
23
13
8
4
1
0
0
2
3
2
4
0
1
1
Wind (km/h)
15
WNW
15
NNW
0
SSW
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SSE
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
SSE
35
SSE
30
S
25
SSW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
NE
10
E
10
SSE
5
WSW
0
ENE
15
S
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
glassy
off
High Tide
10:45PM2.82m
10:41AM3.01m
11:24PM2.96m
11:25AM3.11m
11:58PM3.07m
12:04PM3.18m
00:29AM3.15m
12:40PM3.21m
1:00AM3.18m
1:16PM3.20m
1:31AM3.16m
1:52PM3.14m
2:03AM3.10m
Low Tide
4:28PM0.47m
4:47AM0.90m
5:12PM0.37m
5:28AM0.73m
5:49PM0.32m
6:05AM0.58m
6:23PM0.32m
6:38AM0.47m
6:55PM0.37m
7:10AM0.41m
7:25PM0.45m
7:41AM0.39m
7:56PM0.56m
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
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5:28
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:15
5:13
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8:44
8:45
8:49
8:51
8:52
8:54
8:57
2
1
Temp °C
9
10
9
10
10
9
10
9
8
10
10
10
15
14
9
8
8
8
10
10
9
5
7
8
7
6
5
4
2
1
2
2
6
12
11
6
5
5
5
8
9
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNE
11
0.8
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.6
SE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
245
139
102
68
41
39
24
23
13
6
1
1
118
77
52
31
26
11
4
2
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
5
0.2
SSE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
NW
7
0.1
N
6
0.2
N
5
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
2
2
10
8
4
2
1
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.1
E
5
0.1
N
19
0.1
N
16
0.1
N
15
0.1
NW
6
0.1
NW
10
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
1
1
7
5
5
2
4
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
3
0.3
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.3
SSE
2
0.6
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
3
0.6
SSE
4
1.1
SE
5
1.5
SSE
7
0.3
SW
3
0.3
NNW
3
0.4
NE
3
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
1
3
3
1
8
7
9
51
199
1
2
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
4
4
4
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
160
135
0
0
128
124
128
128
128
130
159
111
130
34
44
116
124
124
124
329
128
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
5
5
5
9
7
8
6
5
4
5
8
6
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the Phingask Surf forecast

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

Phingask is 1 km (1 miles) from Fraserburgh. If you plan a holiday in Scotland - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Fraserburgh. Fraserburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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