
Surf Forecasts:
Sandhaven surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NNE swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandhaven this week:
The surf forecast for Sandhaven over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandhaven in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) 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 1.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandhaven over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
441 | 337 | 161 | 59 | 41 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 27 | 76 | 46 | 73 | 50 | 32 | 19 | 77 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 6:17PM2.64m | 6:39AM2.72m | 7:26PM2.56m | 8:02AM2.64m | 8:47PM2.59m | 9:31AM2.70m | 10:03PM2.76m | 10:48AM2.87m | 11:06PM3.01m | 11:49AM3.07m | 11:59PM3.29m | 12:41PM3.23m | 00:46AM3.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:58AM0.76m | 00:21AM1.00m | 1:08PM0.92m | 1:44AM1.05m | 2:35PM0.99m | 3:17AM0.93m | 3:58PM0.92m | 4:33AM0.67m | 5:03PM0.76m | 5:35AM0.36m | 5:56PM0.59m | 6:26AM0.07m | 6:43PM0.44m | ||||||||
5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 13 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 22 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 7 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 17 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 6 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SE 6 |
2 | 337 | 161 | 59 | 41 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 19 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 27 | 76 | 46 | 73 | 50 | 32 | 19 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | NE 10 | SSE 5 | NNE 9 | SSE 6 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | NNE 10 | NNW 8 | — | — | N 15 | N 12 |
1 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 13 | — | — | 4 | 77 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | W 5 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 9 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | 10 | 8 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | S 7 | SSW 2 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 4 | S 6 | W 4 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 3 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 6 |
441 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 20 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | — | 3 | 11 | 36 | 112 | 135 | 155 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 157 | 150 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 128 | 329 | 329 | 123 | 391 | 383 | 115 | 185 | 200 | 0 | 131 | 131 | 111 | 119 | 128 | 0 |
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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 16 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.











