The Harbour surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 04 Jan 2026 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
8.7° 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 Wednesday (Jan 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Harbour in the next 12 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 07) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 7th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 7th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sat 10th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Becoming milder with light rain (total 7mm) on Tue night. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Tue afternoon, min 0°C on Mon afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 8mm) on Fri morning. Icy conditions (max 6°C on Fri morning, min 0°C on Wed night). Mainly near gales.

Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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3
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
E
0.7
NW
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.5
E
0.3
E
0.2
S
3
NE
2.3
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.8
ENE
1.6
ESE
3
E
3
ENE
3.5
E
3.5
E
2.5
E
2
E
1.4
E
2.1
SSE
Period(s) (?)846676510111087688101110986
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11220212472154112075171316216711311001238524541437649258322
Wind
(km/h)
30
NW
30
NW
35
NW
25
WNW
15
SW
15
NW
35
NNW
25
NNW
15
WNW
15
SW
15
NW
20
NNW
40
ENE
45
NNE
45
N
50
N
30
NNE
5
WSW
55
SSE
70
SSE
65
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscrosscrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:25AM
4.36
2:33PM
4.49
3:13AM
4.28
3:17PM
4.46
3:59AM
4.13
4:00PM
4.36
4:44AM
3.94
4:44PM
4.19
5:29AM
3.73
5:30PM
3.98
6:17AM
3.54
6:22PM
3.76
7:12AM
3.40
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:19AM
1.04
8:51PM
0.50
9:02AM
1.10
9:37PM
0.56
9:45AM
1.22
10:22PM
0.72
10:26AM
1.36
11:07PM
0.94
11:09AM
1.53
11:53PM
1.20
11:56AM
1.71
12:43AM
1.45
12:51PM
1.87
Monday
05
Tuesday
06
Wednesday
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sun
11
Sunrise-8:45--8:45--8:44--8:42--8:41--8:41--8:41-
Sunset--3:41--3:41--3:44--3:45--3:47--3:48--3:51
light snow
light rain
part cloud
light snow
light rain
snow showers
light snow
cloud
cloud
light snow
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-1--114-----33-2--21611
Temp. °C120123311112564324547
Feels °C (?)-9-6-9-4-3-6-8-6-5-5-7-4-5-5-7-8-6-4-6-11-1
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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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