Stonehaven surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 29 Apr 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
8.3° 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 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 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 15°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.8
SE
4
1.4
SE
6
1
SE
6
1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
E
6
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
4
10
7
23
139
72
74
60
26
15
4
20
7
4
3
1
3
1
1
1
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
S
15
SSW
15
S
20
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
5
NNW
10
NNE
15
ENE
20
NNE
15
E
10
SE
10
SSW
15
S
20
S
5
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
5
WNW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:44PM3.41m
1:17AM3.37m
1:23PM3.48m
1:48AM3.43m
1:59PM3.50m
2:18AM3.45m
2:34PM3.48m
2:48AM3.42m
3:09PM3.41m
3:19AM3.35m
3:45PM3.29m
3:52AM3.24m
4:23PM3.12m
Low Tide
6:36AM0.78m
6:58PM0.35m
7:13AM0.61m
7:32PM0.34m
7:47AM0.49m
8:05PM0.37m
8:20AM0.41m
8:37PM0.45m
8:53AM0.40m
9:10PM0.57m
9:27AM0.45m
9:43PM0.72m
10:03AM0.56m
10:18PM0.88m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
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5:26
5:24
5:22
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
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8:45
8:47
8:51
8:52
8:54
8:57
8:59
2
14
1
Temp °C
10
10
7
10
10
7
15
15
14
12
10
7
6
7
7
10
11
8
11
13
7
5
5
3
5
5
3
10
10
12
10
7
3
2
4
4
6
7
5
4
7
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
5
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
1
SE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.1
SE
4
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
NE
9
0.1
E
5
Energy kJ
2
4
10
7
1
1
72
60
26
15
4
1
23
23
11
6
1
1
3
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.2
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
NE
5
0.1
NE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
7
7
3
1
1
2
7
4
3
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
5
0.2
E
4
0.3
NE
8
0.1
NE
13
0.1
N
11
0.1
E
8
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
5
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
1
2
9
7
2
1
3
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
3
0.8
SE
4
1.4
SE
6
1
SE
6
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
ENE
3
0.7
ENE
5
0.3
SSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
Energy kJ
1
23
139
74
1
2
20
1
2
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
4
1
Distance (km)
195
195
195
195
195
106
195
188
21
197
273
236
195
80
24
80
197
195
764
846
176
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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