Stonehaven Surf Break

Stonehaven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 56.97° N 2.20° W

Issued: 12 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Stonehaven sea temperature is
12.6° C

Normal for this time of year

Stonehaven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Stonehaven surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, NE swell with 20 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stonehaven this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Stonehaven in the next 16 days are 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Monday (Jul 06) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 11th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 5s

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 Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.3
ESE
2
0.1
N
10
0.2
S
4
0.2
NNE
7
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.2
S
3
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
SSE
2
0.4
SE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
E
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
6
1
0
1
0
5
0
0
1
0
1
3
19
14
9
0
0
1
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
15
NW
10
SE
10
SW
5
SE
10
ESE
5
WNW
5
SE
10
SE
10
NNW
5
SE
15
S
15
N
20
N
20
ENE
5
NNW
10
NE
15
ENE
10
NNW
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:38PM2.91m
6:35AM3.17m
7:27PM2.88m
7:27AM3.07m
8:23PM2.87m
8:30AM3.01m
9:26PM2.89m
9:42AM3.02m
10:31PM2.97m
10:56AM3.11m
11:35PM3.12m
12:06PM3.27m
00:34AM3.31m
Low Tide
12:12PM0.60m
00:19AM1.04m
12:57PM0.67m
1:11AM1.11m
1:51PM0.75m
2:13AM1.15m
2:54PM0.81m
3:24AM1.11m
4:05PM0.81m
4:38AM0.96m
5:15PM0.75m
5:46AM0.72m
6:18PM0.64m
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:24
4:24
4:26
4:26
4:28
4:30
4:31
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
10:01
10:00
10:00
9:59
9:58
9:57
9:55
 mm
1
2
1
1
Temp °C
18
19
16
17
15
18
21
22
18
20
21
18
22
21
16
15
14
12
15
15
13
Feels °C
16
16
14
16
14
19
21
23
19
19
20
18
22
20
16
11
10
10
13
12
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
5
0.4
SW
5
0.1
SW
4
0.1
NE
5
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.4
SSW
4
0.4
NE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
6
1
1
12
4
5
27
37
21
15
7
3
1
1
4
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.2
S
4
0.1
NE
6
0.2
S
3
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
SE
4
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
6
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.2
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
6
2
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.7
WSW
4
0.3
ESE
2
0.3
SW
3
0.3
SSW
2
0.6
SW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.3
SSE
2
0.7
NE
4
0.7
NE
4
0.5
NE
4
Energy kJ
16
8
22
15
1
2
1
7
1
1
19
14
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
195
242
38
195
195
79
153
195
195
79
80
79
79
233
208
187
197
195
195
309
201
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
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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