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The Harbour Surf Forecast
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The Harbour surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 14 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Harbour this week:
The surf forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) 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 3.5m 11s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Harbour over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | S 4 | NNE 9 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | |
18 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 216 | 770 | 355 | 233 | 155 | 124 | 47 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | |
High Tide | 12:02PM3.86m | 00:44AM3.91m | 12:50PM4.09m | 1:25AM4.09m | 1:37PM4.27m | 2:07AM4.21m | 2:25PM4.37m | 2:50AM4.25m | 3:15PM4.37m | 3:35AM4.23m | 4:08PM4.27m | 4:22AM4.14m | 5:03PM4.09m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:16PM0.74m | 6:35AM0.96m | 7:00PM0.58m | 7:20AM0.73m | 7:45PM0.51m | 8:05AM0.57m | 8:30PM0.54m | 8:52AM0.48m | 9:17PM0.68m | 9:42AM0.49m | 10:05PM0.89m | 10:35AM0.57m | 10:57PM1.15m | ||||||||
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 | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:29 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
0 | -1 | -3 | -2 | 0 | -1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | SE 7 | E 8 | SE 6 |
 kJ | 1 | — | — | 1624 | 1214 | 666 | 287 | 168 | 92 | 62 | 44 | 29 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 155 | 1 | 47 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | N 8 | NE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 10 | NNE 11 | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 4 | SW 4 | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 6 | SSE 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | SE 7 | SW 4 |
| kJ | 18 | 122 | 1003 | 2873 | 9 | 8 | — | 2 | 14 | 7 | 10 | 38 | 22 | 34 | 216 | 770 | 355 | 233 | — | 124 | 6 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 721 | 1463 | 439 | 484 | 240 | 52 | 61 | 60 | 58 | 58 | 141 | 60 | 182 | 180 | 180 | 100 | 131 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
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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 16 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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