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Sunnyside Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 15 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sunnyside Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sunnyside Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sunnyside Bay in the next 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 21) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 18th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sunnyside Bay over the next 12 days.
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 389 | 367 | 141 | 121 | 262 | 266 | 196 | 191 | 358 | 481 | 449 | 248 | 111 | 47 | 27 | 28 | 55 | 69 | 40 | 38 | 75 | 99 | 109 | 157 | 77 | 77 | 36 | 61 | 95 | 35 | 53 | 37 | 32 | 20 | 10 | 4 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:22PM 2.90 | 2:30AM 2.96 | 2:59PM 2.76 | 3:08AM 2.87 | 3:41PM 2.62 | 3:50AM 2.79 | 4:31PM 2.49 | 4:40AM 2.71 | 5:32PM 2.42 | 5:39AM 2.67 | 6:43PM 2.43 | 6:45AM 2.69 | 7:54PM 2.54 | 7:52AM 2.78 | 8:56PM 2.73 | 8:55AM 2.93 | 9:50PM 2.95 | 9:54AM 3.12 | 10:39PM 3.14 | 10:49AM 3.30 | 11:26PM 3.29 | 11:42AM 3.43 | 12:11AM 3.38 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:17PM 0.76 | 8:42AM 0.62 | 8:52PM 0.87 | 9:23AM 0.73 | 9:30PM 0.99 | 10:10AM 0.83 | 10:16PM 1.11 | 11:08AM 0.89 | 11:16PM 1.22 | 12:16PM 0.88 | 12:30AM 1.27 | 1:28PM 0.77 | 1:50AM 1.21 | 2:34PM 0.60 | 2:59AM 1.05 | 3:32PM 0.41 | 3:57AM 0.82 | 4:25PM 0.25 | 4:49AM 0.57 | 5:15PM 0.15 | 5:38AM 0.34 | 6:04PM 0.14 | ||||||||||||||
Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:48 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:39 | - | - | 4:37 | - | - | 4:35 | - | - | 4:33 | - | - | 4:31 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:28 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:27 | - | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:35 | - | - | 9:37 | - | - | 9:38 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:45 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Sunnyside Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sunnyside Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Sunnyside Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sunnyside Bay 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 (Sunnyside Bay) 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 Sunnyside Bay 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Scotland - East Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near Sunnyside Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Macduff which is 4 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Scotland - East Coast where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Buckie which is 25 km (16 miles) away, Fraserburgh, Lossiemouth and Elgin.
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