Sandend Bay surf break

Sandend Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 19 Dec 2025 GMT
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Sandend Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandend Bay sea temperature is
9.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandend Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Sandend Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandend Bay in the next 12 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Dec 19) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 21st Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 21st Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 22nd Dec)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandend Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Mon morning, light winds from the S by Wed night).

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
ESE
0.2
ESE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
1.2
E
2.2
E
2.2
E
2
E
1.8
E
1.9
E
1.9
E
1.5
E
1.2
E
0.8
E
0.5
E
0.6
NE
0.6
NE
Period(s) (?)99121212121296898898887677
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8833333210663975357243854250529516058212935
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
50
WSW
20
SW
20
SSE
20
SSE
35
SE
30
SE
15
E
25
ESE
40
SE
35
SE
35
SE
25
SE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
10
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:14AM
3.00
11:40PM
2.93
11:51AM
3.07
12:19AM
2.94
12:28PM
3.13
12:56AM
2.91
1:04PM
3.16
1:34AM
2.86
1:39PM
3.16
2:12AM
2.79
2:16PM
3.13
2:53AM
2.72
2:54PM
3.08
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:31PM
0.61
5:43AM
0.75
6:07PM
0.54
6:16AM
0.73
6:44PM
0.50
6:49AM
0.73
7:21PM
0.49
7:23AM
0.77
7:59PM
0.51
7:58AM
0.82
8:38PM
0.54
8:36AM
0.90
9:20PM
0.58
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise8:51--8:51--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:52--8:53--
Sunset-3:23--3:23--3:25--3:25--3:26--3:26--3:26-
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light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
--------5--52--------
Temp. °C999778889999888754334
Feels °C (?)0-212101440132321-1-1-1-2-2
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Information about the Sandend Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sandend Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandend Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandend Bay 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 (Sandend Bay) 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 Sandend Bay 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Scotland - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Sandend Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Buckie which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Macduff which is 16 km (10 miles) away, Lossiemouth, Elgin and Fraserburgh.

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