Stonehaven surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 05 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 surf forecast for Stonehaven over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s 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 1.5m 6s 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 11s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 8th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 7th May)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.5
NE
4
0.3
E
4
0.2
E
4
1.1
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
5
1.2
SE
5
1.3
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.7
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.2
NNE
4
0.4
S
3
0.4
S
4
0.9
WSW
4
1.2
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
26
9
3
2
46
28
73
124
52
30
8
5
2
5
0
2
5
0
64
0
Wind (km/h)
25
N
20
NNE
5
NW
10
SSE
20
S
25
S
20
S
30
SSE
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
15
NNW
20
N
20
NNE
5
NW
5
SSW
20
S
10
S
20
N
20
NNE
25
NNW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
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
9:12AM2.81m
10:15PM2.74m
Low Tide
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
3:39PM0.98m
4:00AM1.33m
cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
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5:13
5:09
5:07
5:05
5:03
5:01
4:58
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8:59
9:00
9:02
9:05
9:07
9:08
9:10
1
6
4
Temp °C
8
8
5
7
8
7
10
10
9
13
14
8
9
10
6
8
7
7
6
8
6
1
1
1
1
2
0
4
3
5
8
9
3
3
4
2
4
2
3
1
2
-1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.3
E
4
0.2
E
4
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
10
0.2
NNE
10
1.3
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
S
4
0.1
N
9
0.1
S
5
0.9
NNE
7
Energy kJ
1
2
2
3
1
1
4
10
124
52
8
8
4
3
3
1
6
5
2
1
78
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
10
0.2
WSW
3
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
3
3
2
1
1
9
8
3
1
1
2
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
2
1
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
4
0.8
NE
5
0.5
NE
4
0.4
SE
2
1.1
SSE
4
0.8
SSE
5
1.2
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.6
N
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.4
S
3
0.5
NW
3
0.9
WSW
4
1.2
NNE
5
0.7
NW
4
Energy kJ
13
26
9
2
46
28
73
30
7
5
2
5
2
4
24
64
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
Distance (km)
640
722
63
79
195
197
197
201
0
22
24
283
739
722
63
79
80
80
418
283
468
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
5
6
5
6
8
7
6
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
6
9
7
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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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