Sandford Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 GMT
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Sandford Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandford Bay sea temperature is
11.4° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandford Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Sandford Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandford Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 21st Nov)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 21st Nov)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 20th Nov)15ft (4.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed night, min 4°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the N by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
NNE
1.9
NNE
2.5
NNE
3
N
3.5
NNE
4.5
N
3.5
NNE
2.3
NNE
2.2
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.3
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.6
ENE
0.6
E
1.3
SSE
0.1
N
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)1212129101111911101010999877698
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10661053176514692460469726037551027523295163110624326363311131
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
25
NE
45
N
45
N
45
NNW
45
N
40
N
40
NNW
25
NW
20
W
20
S
15
W
20
WNW
25
WNW
25
WNW
20
WNW
5
W
10
S
20
E
30
ENE
35
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscrossononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:30AM
3.05
11:40PM
3.09
12:00PM
3.11
12:16AM
3.12
12:30PM
3.14
12:52AM
3.12
1:02PM
3.14
1:27AM
3.07
1:35PM
3.10
2:04AM
2.97
2:09PM
3.04
2:42AM
2.83
2:46PM
2.97
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:32PM
0.63
5:48AM
0.52
6:05PM
0.52
6:21AM
0.53
6:38PM
0.45
6:53AM
0.58
7:12PM
0.44
7:26AM
0.65
7:47PM
0.47
7:59AM
0.74
8:23PM
0.56
8:33AM
0.85
9:03PM
0.67
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Sunrise7:56--7:58--8:00--8:02--8:03--8:06--8:07--
Sunset-3:47--3:45--3:44--3:41--3:40--3:38--3:37-
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
light rain
light rain
mod rain
thunderstorm
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
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part cloud
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
192349523--2-------11
Temp. °C545447766455666677999
Feels °C (?)2-2-6-7-7-5-3-4-2-1-10000254210
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Information about the Sandford Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sandford Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandford Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandford 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 (Sandford 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 Sandford 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 Sandford Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Peterhead which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Fraserburgh which is 27 km (17 miles) away, Aberdeen, Macduff and Charlestown.

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