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Sandford Bay Surf Forecast
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Sandford Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 30 Apr 2025 BST
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 Monday (May 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 05) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 5th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 5th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 5th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandford Bay over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 1 | 2 | 16 | 31 | 29 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 140 | 196 | 333 | 686 | 719 | 678 | 720 | 228 | 116 | 235 | 124 | 48 | 41 | 16 | 9 | 212 | 144 | 2 | 55 | 69 | 54 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 22 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:24PM 3.55 | 3:39AM 3.35 | 4:18PM 3.30 | 4:26AM 3.15 | 5:17PM 3.01 | 5:20AM 2.95 | 6:26PM 2.73 | 6:26AM 2.78 | 7:47PM 2.55 | 7:42AM 2.68 | 9:08PM 2.52 | 8:59AM 2.69 | 10:15PM 2.59 | 10:05AM 2.76 | 11:05PM 2.71 | 10:57AM 2.86 | 11:44PM 2.84 | 11:40AM 2.96 | 12:16AM 2.96 | 12:18PM 3.05 | 12:46AM 3.05 | 12:55PM 3.11 | 1:16AM 3.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:30PM 0.28 | 9:52AM 0.11 | 10:18PM 0.60 | 10:45AM 0.31 | 11:09PM 0.92 | 11:46AM 0.56 | 12:10AM 1.20 | 1:00PM 0.76 | 1:28AM 1.37 | 2:26PM 0.84 | 2:54AM 1.39 | 3:42PM 0.80 | 4:05AM 1.28 | 4:39PM 0.71 | 4:57AM 1.12 | 5:22PM 0.62 | 5:38AM 0.95 | 5:58PM 0.54 | 6:14AM 0.79 | 6:31PM 0.50 | 6:47AM 0.64 | 7:03PM 0.48 | ||||||||||||||
Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:03 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:09 | - | - | 9:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 14 | 11 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | -3 | 0 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 1 | -3 | -4 | -4 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, strong winds from the WNW by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Sat morning, moderate winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue night, near gales from the NW by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, strong winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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