
Surf Forecasts:
Phingask surf forecast from 14 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, N swell with 451 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 13s period with N swell.
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 (Sep 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Phingask in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Phingask over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | NNW 12 | N 11 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
84 | 48 | 39 | 49 | 61 | 95 | 451 | 329 | 153 | 76 | 35 | 22 | 207 | 270 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 69 | 338 | 229 | 71 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 2:47PM3.23m | 3:00AM3.36m | 3:19PM3.07m | 3:38AM3.11m | 3:53PM2.87m | 4:18AM2.84m | 4:30PM2.66m | 5:05AM2.55m | 5:18PM2.44m | 6:09AM2.31m | 6:29PM2.28m | 7:41AM2.18m | 8:07PM2.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:40AM0.12m | 8:49PM0.35m | 9:12AM0.37m | 9:22PM0.50m | 9:44AM0.66m | 9:57PM0.69m | 10:18AM0.95m | 10:36PM0.91m | 10:57AM1.21m | 11:28PM1.15m | 11:56AM1.43m | 00:59AM1.32m | 1:51PM1.52m | 3:03AM1.27m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
— | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 |
Feels °C | 15 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 13 | NNW 12 | N 11 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NE 9 | NNW 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | NW 14 | NNW 6 |
84 | 48 | 39 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 329 | 153 | 76 | 35 | 22 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 33 | 52 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | S 6 | NNE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | W 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | NNE 7 | N 15 | N 16 | NW 11 |
7 | — | — | 35 | 17 | — | — | 1 | 36 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | WNW 5 | S 6 | W 13 | NNE 7 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 15 | S 7 | NW 14 |
— | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | SE 5 | SSE 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | N 8 | — | SSE 3 | WNW 4 | W 3 | W 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | W 3 | W 4 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 |
16 | 5 | 9 | 49 | 61 | 95 | 451 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 207 | 270 | — | 5 | 8 | 69 | 338 | 229 | 71 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 128 | 59 | 635 | 695 | 120 | 116 | 0 | 587 | 587 | 634 | 393 | 116 | 397 | 565 | 757 | 565 | 565 | 331 | 0 |
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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.










