Sandford Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 BST
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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
6.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandford Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Sandford Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandford Bay in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 09) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 6th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 6th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 5th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri morning, min 2°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri afternoon, severe gales from the WNW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Mon morning, near gales from the SSE by Wed night).

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.3
N
2.5
NNW
1.5
N
1.4
WNW
1.1
N
1.3
N
1.3
NNE
1.2
N
0.9
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.2
NNE
1
NNE
1.4
E
1.4
E
1.1
E
2
ESE
Period(s) (?)11101110109109788101010121111910109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)5533574947141129351207157239349320160361359222299356231644
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
15
W
30
W
20
SW
30
SSE
50
SSW
50
WNW
40
W
35
WSW
20
W
20
SSE
25
SSE
35
SSE
40
SSE
40
SSE
45
SSE
50
SSE
50
SSE
35
SSE
10
S
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffoffoffcrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:26PM
3.48
2:46AM
3.29
2:59PM
3.39
3:14AM
3.20
3:32PM
3.23
3:43AM
3.07
4:07PM
3.03
4:15AM
2.90
4:45PM
2.80
4:50AM
2.71
5:29PM
2.55
5:37AM
2.53
6:31PM
2.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:35PM
0.18
8:46AM
0.32
9:06PM
0.34
9:18AM
0.38
9:37PM
0.54
9:50AM
0.51
10:08PM
0.77
10:25AM
0.69
10:42PM
1.00
11:04AM
0.91
11:21PM
1.22
11:55AM
1.13
12:14AM
1.41
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise6:31--6:28--6:26--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:15--
Sunset-7:50--7:52--7:53--7:57--7:59--8:00--8:02-
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Rain (mm)
-3--47-1-------26413--
Temp. °C864668664777776666789
Feels °C (?)22-4-1-5-2-4-4-6211-1-2-4-4-5-5054
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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 16 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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