Sandend Bay surf break

Sandend Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 20 Mar 2026 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
6.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandend Bay in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 23rd Mar)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 27th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, gales from the WNW by Wed morning).

Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
1
W
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.3
NNE
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.3
N
1.6
W
2.5
WNW
2
NW
3.5
N
3.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.1
NNE
Period(s) (?)11111211201916455151312115769121211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10932775397254458947221365652822128348621391024
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
0
ESE
15
WSW
10
N
15
E
15
S
25
W
35
W
35
W
30
W
5
SW
20
SSW
40
WSW
50
WSW
60
W
60
W
65
NW
55
NW
50
NNW
45
NNW
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglasscross-
off
oncrossoffcrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:29PM
3.67
12:57AM
3.46
1:07PM
3.66
1:33AM
3.41
1:48PM
3.55
2:12AM
3.27
2:33PM
3.34
2:55AM
3.07
3:26PM
3.06
3:46AM
2.84
4:32PM
2.75
4:53AM
2.63
5:59PM
2.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:47PM
-0.09
6:58AM
0.21
7:24PM
-0.00
7:36AM
0.23
8:02PM
0.20
8:17AM
0.33
8:45PM
0.49
9:03AM
0.52
9:34PM
0.82
10:02AM
0.75
10:41PM
1.14
11:29AM
0.94
12:23AM
1.32
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Sunrise6:13--6:11--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:00--5:56--
Sunset-6:22--6:25--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:37-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------1---242---
Temp. °C1415129910108568111174555454
Feels °C (?)1214865540-4-1432-5-10-9-9-8-8-6-5
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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 16 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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