Stonehaven surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 14 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
8.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stonehaven this week:

The surf forecast for Stonehaven over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Stonehaven in the next 16 days are 2.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 11s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 20th May)5ft (1.6m) 7s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 19th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
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
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
4
0.9
NNE
5
1.7
NNE
10
1.8
NE
11
1.6
NNE
11
1.2
NE
10
0.8
NNE
10
0.5
SSE
3
0.5
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.5
S
3
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SE
4
0.9
SE
4
1.6
SE
6
2.3
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
51
0
0
0
0
0
5
10
2
5
23
15
31
178
558
293
213
120
94
40
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
35
NNW
35
NW
35
NW
30
NNW
15
WNW
5
SW
20
S
15
SSW
5
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
15
S
20
WSW
5
W
10
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
11:53AM3.36m
00:33AM3.42m
12:41PM3.56m
1:15AM3.59m
1:29PM3.73m
1:57AM3.68m
2:18PM3.81m
2:41AM3.71m
3:09PM3.79m
3:26AM3.67m
4:03PM3.66m
4:15AM3.58m
5:01PM3.46m
Low Tide
6:11PM0.30m
6:33AM0.58m
6:57PM0.15m
7:18AM0.34m
7:42PM0.08m
8:02AM0.14m
8:28PM0.11m
8:49AM0.03m
9:14PM0.24m
9:38AM0.02m
10:02PM0.44m
10:30AM0.10m
10:53PM0.68m
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4:52
4:50
4:48
4:47
4:46
4:43
4:41
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9:16
9:19
9:21
9:22
9:24
9:27
9:29
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1
1
1
Temp °C
8
9
6
9
9
6
9
9
9
12
12
9
11
11
9
11
13
12
17
18
15
1
0
-2
0
1
0
4
3
7
6
7
5
7
7
6
9
9
9
13
16
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
1.8
NE
11
1.6
NNE
11
1.2
NE
10
0.8
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.5
SSE
4
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
0.8
SE
6
Energy kJ
1
757
606
322
117
80
10
32
16
8
7
7
1
2
1
1
120
94
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
9
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
7
Energy kJ
33
2
2
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
4
0.9
NNE
5
1.7
NNE
10
0.8
NNW
4
0.5
NW
3
0.5
SSE
3
0.4
SW
4
0.5
S
3
0.7
SE
5
0.6
SE
4
0.9
SE
4
1.6
SE
6
2.3
SE
7
1.7
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
0.4
SSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
Energy kJ
13
51
596
22
5
5
3
5
23
15
31
178
558
293
213
5
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
3
4
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
702
1484
418
501
223
30
39
80
79
79
122
80
197
195
195
78
110
0
0
0
24
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
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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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