The Harbour surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 12 Dec 2025 GMT
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The Harbour surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Harbour sea temperature is
9.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Harbour this week:

The surf forecast for The Harbour over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Harbour in the next 12 days are 4.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 13) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 12th Dec)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 19th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Fri 19th Dec)15ft (4.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat night, light winds from the S by Sun night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 5°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Wed morning).

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
2
1
1
0
0
1
3
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
SSE
1.2
SE
1.1
S
1.3
SSW
1.8
S
2.1
S
2.2
S
2.3
SSE
1.3
SSE
2.4
SSE
2.3
SSE
1.6
SE
1.2
SE
1
SSE
0.7
SSE
2
S
2.2
SSE
2.4
S
1.7
SSE
1.3
SSE
3
SSE
Period(s) (?)776567788888876678777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)27313992023938946757620465373534618710435293423680327171785
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
40
SSW
45
SSW
50
SSW
45
SSW
35
SW
30
S
40
SSW
25
NNW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SSW
50
S
30
SSW
25
SW
25
SSW
45
SE
40
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:19PM
3.73
8:23AM
3.47
8:28PM
3.66
9:22AM
3.49
9:32PM
3.64
10:15AM
3.56
10:28PM
3.68
11:01AM
3.67
11:17PM
3.73
11:42AM
3.79
12:01AM
3.80
12:18PM
3.92
12:41AM
3.86
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:55PM
1.94
1:49AM
1.41
2:01PM
1.98
2:52AM
1.49
3:07PM
1.94
3:49AM
1.51
4:08PM
1.83
4:38AM
1.51
4:59PM
1.70
5:20AM
1.48
5:43PM
1.56
5:58AM
1.45
6:23PM
1.43
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Sunrise8:37--8:37--8:38--8:40--8:41--8:41--8:42--
Sunset-3:25--3:25--3:25--3:25--3:25--3:25--3:25-
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
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mod rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
------1-4241---11--76
Temp. °C8888911121311116766781087910
Feels °C (?)311-2-2147230411-3-13200-4
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Information about the The Harbour Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Harbour provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at The Harbour can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Harbour 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 (The Harbour) 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 The Harbour 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 The Harbour, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Aberdeen which is 3 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 Charlestown which is 6 km (4 miles) away, Peterhead, Montrose and Fraserburgh.

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