Sandford Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 18 Aug 2025 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
13.9° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandford Bay in the next 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th Aug)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.8
NE
1.6
NE
1.9
NE
1.6
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.7
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
Period(s) (?)876848998888788910101099
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1389825314550395241188368119147359239274393338231201162
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
N
20
N
25
NNE
20
N
20
N
25
N
20
N
15
NNW
20
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
15
NNE
15
NW
10
NW
10
NNE
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:28PM
2.59
10:25AM
2.70
10:49PM
2.73
11:41AM
2.84
11:52PM
2.96
12:38PM
3.00
12:41AM
3.19
1:23PM
3.13
1:22AM
3.39
2:01PM
3.21
1:59AM
3.52
2:36PM
3.24
2:34AM
3.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:11PM
1.10
3:52AM
0.94
4:35PM
1.06
5:09AM
0.73
5:38PM
0.92
6:08AM
0.48
6:28PM
0.76
6:56AM
0.25
7:10PM
0.61
7:38AM
0.09
7:47PM
0.51
8:15AM
0.01
8:22PM
0.46
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Sunrise5:37--5:39--5:41--5:43--5:45--5:48--5:50--
Sunset-8:43--8:39--8:37--8:35--8:32--8:30--8:27-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C121212131111111111121211121211131212151413
Feels °C (?)111099676668766771199131110
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - East Coast

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Sandford Bay (light winds from the ESE at Dyce 40 km from Sandford Bay). 0.2m 7s swell from the N with a 0.2m 1s local chop from the NE and a 0.1m 7s swell from the NNE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.

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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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