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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 13 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandhaven this week:
The surf forecast for Sandhaven over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandhaven in the next 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (May 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 18th May) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 18th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 15th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandhaven over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 122 | 457 | 1234 | 891 | 268 | 110 | 379 | 338 | 210 | 213 | 398 | 621 | 599 | 338 | 114 | 47 | 17 | 18 | 57 | 64 | 108 | 242 | 415 | 393 | 348 | 583 | 460 | 308 | 240 | 126 | 94 | 88 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:21PM 3.08 | 1:34AM 3.08 | 1:57PM 3.02 | 2:07AM 3.03 | 2:33PM 2.91 | 2:41AM 2.96 | 3:10PM 2.77 | 3:18AM 2.88 | 3:52PM 2.63 | 4:00AM 2.79 | 4:42PM 2.50 | 4:51AM 2.72 | 5:45PM 2.43 | 5:50AM 2.68 | 6:56PM 2.44 | 6:57AM 2.70 | 8:07PM 2.55 | 8:04AM 2.79 | 9:09PM 2.74 | 9:07AM 2.94 | 10:03PM 2.95 | 10:06AM 3.12 | 10:52PM 3.15 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:26PM 0.56 | 7:44AM 0.47 | 7:58PM 0.64 | 8:18AM 0.51 | 8:31PM 0.74 | 8:55AM 0.60 | 9:06PM 0.85 | 9:36AM 0.71 | 9:45PM 0.98 | 10:23AM 0.81 | 10:31PM 1.10 | 11:20AM 0.87 | 11:30PM 1.21 | 12:28PM 0.86 | 12:43AM 1.26 | 1:39PM 0.76 | 2:01AM 1.20 | 2:45PM 0.59 | 3:10AM 1.04 | 3:44PM 0.39 | 4:09AM 0.81 | 4:37PM 0.23 | ||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:50 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:39 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:35 | - | - | 4:33 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:19 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:40 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | 11 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, strong winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sandhaven Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sandhaven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandhaven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandhaven 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 (Sandhaven) 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 Sandhaven 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 Sandhaven, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Fraserburgh 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 Macduff which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Peterhead, Buckie and Aberdeen.
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