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Stonehaven Surf Forecast
/ Scot – East Coast (44 surf breaks) /
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Stonehaven surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 03 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 10th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Stonehaven over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ESE by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ENE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | SE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | NNE 10 | N 10 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 7 | |
17 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 26 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 73 | 49 | 76 | 75 | 46 | 110 | 45 | 23 | 33 | 148 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 3:09PM3.41m | 3:19AM3.35m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:10PM0.57m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:07 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 8 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | NE 6 | ESE 5 | SE 4 | NNE 5 | SE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SE 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | E 7 |
 kJ | 1 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 75 | 9 | 8 | 45 | 23 | 33 | 148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | ESE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | N 10 | — | NNE 6 | N 10 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 11 | — | — | NNE 9 | — | — | NE 9 | NE 9 | — | NE 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 8 | N 9 | — | N 8 | — | N 10 | — | — | N 10 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | 2 | — | 6 | — | 2 | — | — | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | — | — | — | SE 4 | NE 4 | NE 4 | E 4 | — | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | NNE 3 | — |
| kJ | 17 | — | — | — | 4 | 26 | 16 | 2 | — | — | 11 | 73 | 49 | 76 | — | 46 | 110 | — | — | 6 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 195 | 267 | 208 | 640 | 242 | 242 | 267 | 273 | 63 | 80 | 195 | 197 | 197 | 197 | 196 | 201 | 211 | 195 | 211 | 267 | 14 |
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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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