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St Andrews Surf Forecast
/ Scot – East Coast (44 surf breaks) /
Surf Forecasts:
St Andrews surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 17 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
St Andrews surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's St Andrews sea temperature is
8.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for St Andrews this week:
The most powerful waves expected at St Andrews in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 22nd Apr) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for St Andrews over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, calm by Sun afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 37 | 40 | 26 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 80 | 64 | 84 | 107 | 56 | 32 | 188 | 150 | 62 | 28 | 19 | 11 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:46PM 4.84 | 3:15AM 4.76 | 3:28PM 4.95 | 3:54AM 4.78 | 4:12PM 4.92 | 4:35AM 4.67 | 5:00PM 4.74 | 5:19AM 4.47 | 5:53PM 4.45 | 6:10AM 4.20 | 6:56PM 4.09 | 7:10AM 3.94 | 8:10PM 3.77 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:01PM -0.10 | 9:17AM 0.18 | 9:41PM -0.09 | 9:58AM 0.08 | 10:22PM 0.06 | 10:40AM 0.10 | 11:05PM 0.35 | 11:26AM 0.26 | 11:52PM 0.73 | 12:18PM 0.52 | 12:45AM 1.14 | 1:19PM 0.81 | 1:50AM 1.50 | ||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 1 |
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Information about the St Andrews Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for St Andrews provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at St Andrews can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our St Andrews 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 (St Andrews) 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 St Andrews 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.
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