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Sandhaven surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 16 Sep 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 Wednesday (Sep 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandhaven in the next 12 days are 2.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandhaven over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Tue morning, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, strong winds from the NNE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 126 | 248 | 144 | 246 | 119 | 181 | 163 | 143 | 92 | 56 | 148 | 349 | 331 | 578 | 617 | 579 | 763 | 647 | 836 | 496 | 214 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:31PM 2.51 | 9:46AM 2.57 | 9:53PM 2.69 | 10:52AM 2.74 | 10:52PM 2.93 | 11:39AM 2.91 | 11:36PM 3.15 | 12:16PM 3.05 | 12:14AM 3.32 | 12:48PM 3.16 | 12:48AM 3.42 | 1:18PM 3.22 | 1:21AM 3.45 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:36PM 1.28 | 3:22AM 0.86 | 3:59PM 1.15 | 4:33AM 0.64 | 4:55PM 0.96 | 5:24AM 0.41 | 5:38PM 0.77 | 6:04AM 0.23 | 6:14PM 0.61 | 6:39AM 0.12 | 6:47PM 0.49 | 7:10AM 0.09 | 7:17PM 0.41 | ||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:14 | - | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:08 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - East Coast
The wind is still cross-on at Sandhaven (light winds from the NW at Inverurie wx 50 km from Sandhaven). 1.8m 6s windswell from the WNW to make surfable waves.
50 km away, 1 h 22 min ago
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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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