Stonehaven surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 04 May 2026 BST
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Stonehaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Stonehaven sea temperature is
8.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stonehaven this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Stonehaven in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 7th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stonehaven over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.3
E
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
SE
3
1.1
SSE
5
1.6
SSE
6
2.1
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
7
1.1
SE
6
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.6
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
1
8
6
2
1
1
3
50
151
320
237
80
27
21
27
14
36
139
117
92
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
5
SE
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NE
5
NW
5
SE
15
SSE
25
S
30
S
35
SSE
20
S
20
S
20
S
10
S
10
SE
15
ESE
15
E
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:45PM3.29m
3:52AM3.24m
4:23PM3.12m
4:28AM3.12m
5:04PM2.92m
5:08AM2.98m
5:51PM2.72m
5:57AM2.86m
6:51PM2.56m
6:57AM2.77m
8:02PM2.50m
8:05AM2.74m
9:14PM2.57m
Low Tide
9:27AM0.45m
9:43PM0.72m
10:03AM0.56m
10:18PM0.88m
10:41AM0.71m
10:54PM1.06m
11:25AM0.89m
11:36PM1.22m
12:16PM1.04m
00:26AM1.37m
1:19PM1.14m
1:31AM1.46m
2:31PM1.12m
2:48AM1.46m
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light rain
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5:15
5:13
5:09
5:07
5:05
5:03
5:01
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8:57
8:59
9:00
9:02
9:05
9:07
9:08
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Temp °C
11
12
6
6
6
4
7
7
7
9
9
9
11
11
9
10
10
9
10
9
8
10
10
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
6
6
7
6
6
6
6
6
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
4
0.3
NE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
NE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
1.1
SE
6
0.2
NNE
10
0.6
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.6
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
6
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
E
7
1
E
7
Energy kJ
3
4
1
1
3
3
3
4
1
4
11
21
80
9
21
27
14
36
139
117
92
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
6
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
10
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
6
0.3
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
Energy kJ
5
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
19
8
8
7
7
7
6
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
Energy kJ
1
1
2
4
2
2
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.3
E
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
SE
3
1.1
SSE
5
1.6
SSE
6
2.1
SSE
6
1.7
SSE
7
0.7
SE
5
0.2
N
3
0.6
NE
4
Energy kJ
8
6
2
1
3
50
151
320
237
27
1
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
477
242
198
242
973
79
79
195
224
244
280
106
80
115
80
195
209
195
321
297
267
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
9
9
5
6
5
9
7
9
6
5
4
5
9
4
6
5
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Information about the Stonehaven Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Stonehaven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Stonehaven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Stonehaven 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 (Stonehaven) 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 Stonehaven 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.

Stonehaven is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Charlestown. If you plan a holiday in Scotland - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Charlestown. Charlestown has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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