Stonehaven surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 30 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
10.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Stonehaven surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SE swell with 46 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Stonehaven this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Stonehaven in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 4th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.3
S
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
N
8
0.3
SSE
2
0.5
SE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.4
SE
6
0.6
SSE
4
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.5
S
4
0.8
SSE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
2
1
3
2
1
0
1
7
10
15
3
11
11
30
46
23
20
3
8
24
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
SW
15
SSW
5
WSW
5
NE
5
WNW
10
SSE
15
SSE
5
E
15
NNE
10
NNW
5
S
15
S
25
SSE
10
SSW
25
WSW
25
SW
10
SSW
40
SSE
45
SSW
25
SSW
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:36PM3.25m
1:51AM3.27m
2:15PM3.26m
2:26AM3.29m
2:54PM3.23m
3:01AM3.29m
3:32PM3.16m
3:39AM3.26m
4:12PM3.05m
4:17AM3.22m
4:54PM2.93m
4:57AM3.16m
5:38PM2.81m
Low Tide
7:22AM0.64m
7:39PM0.67m
7:58AM0.56m
8:15PM0.70m
8:35AM0.51m
8:50PM0.74m
9:12AM0.52m
9:25PM0.80m
9:51AM0.57m
10:01PM0.88m
10:31AM0.64m
10:38PM0.98m
11:14AM0.73m
11:17PM1.08m
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light rain
light rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
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cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:26
4:24
4:24
4:22
4:22
4:20
4:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:45
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:52
9:52
9:53
2
5
5
10
2
5
2
3
2
Temp °C
17
16
13
15
14
11
13
14
12
12
12
13
15
14
13
14
15
11
14
12
12
14
13
11
15
14
11
11
11
11
10
10
12
11
10
8
8
9
8
7
2
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.3
SSE
4
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.6
ESE
4
0.6
ESE
4
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
E
5
0.3
E
5
0.8
SE
5
0.8
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
E
5
0.7
SE
5
Energy kJ
4
2
1
3
2
1
1
1
10
15
7
8
4
30
46
23
20
3
1
22
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
SE
6
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
3
2
1
1
1
2
6
12
11
6
6
14
13
8
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
SE
4
0.3
NNE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
2
1
11
3
11
2
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
S
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.2
SSW
3
0.3
SSE
2
0.5
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.6
SSE
4
0.5
SW
3
1.1
SW
5
0.9
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
S
4
0.8
SSE
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
5
6
1
1
7
2
11
5
49
39
16
8
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Distance (km)
195
195
195
79
204
80
195
197
204
211
236
79
195
195
195
22
180
24
843
244
533
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
4
3
4
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
7
4
6
5
5
5
4
8
4
9
5
6
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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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