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Banff surf Forecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 25 Apr 2024 BST
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Banff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Banff sea temperature is 8.0°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 7.5 °C max: 8.4 °C min: 6.3 °C)
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Banff surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Banff sea temperature is 8.0°C (Statistics for 25 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 7.5 °C max: 8.4 °C min: 6.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Banff this week:

The surf forecast for Banff over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Banff in the next 12 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 25th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 29th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 28th Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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

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Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NNE
1.2
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.8
E
1
E
0.8
E
1.1
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
0.8
E
0.4
E
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.5
E
0.7
E
1
E
1.3
E
1.4
ENE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.2
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
1
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.4
NNE
Period(s) (?)798888866668887888557766788888888877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)158218723330312244684191294223781566610208917614982135193175184140100103120125724618
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNE
20
NNE
0
E
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
S
5
SE
25
ESE
15
E
20
NE
30
NNW
15
WSW
10
SSE
25
S
15
SE
25
SSE
25
SE
10
ESE
10
ENE
15
NNE
5
N
5
NE
10
ENE
5
SSW
10
N
10
ESE
20
NW
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
NW
20
NW
10
N
15
W
15
WNW
5
SE
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
onoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossononglasscross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
on
crossonglasscross-
on
oncrosscrosscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:35PM
3.19
1:50AM
3.13
2:08PM
3.11
2:21AM
3.06
2:43PM
2.98
2:55AM
2.96
3:22PM
2.83
3:35AM
2.83
4:10PM
2.66
4:25AM
2.71
5:14PM
2.50
5:30AM
2.61
6:35PM
2.43
6:48AM
2.61
8:02PM
2.51
8:06AM
2.74
9:13PM
2.72
9:12AM
2.94
10:10PM
2.96
10:10AM
3.18
10:58PM
3.19
11:01AM
3.39
11:41PM
3.35
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:40PM
0.44
7:55AM
0.44
8:11PM
0.55
8:28AM
0.50
8:44PM
0.68
9:05AM
0.61
9:21PM
0.84
9:49AM
0.75
10:07PM
1.01
10:47AM
0.88
11:08PM
1.18
12:05PM
0.94
12:33AM
1.29
1:37PM
0.85
2:07AM
1.24
2:54PM
0.62
3:20AM
1.06
3:54PM
0.36
4:16AM
0.82
4:45PM
0.13
5:05AM
0.57
5:31PM
-0.01
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise5:33--5:30--5:28--5:24--5:22--5:20--5:18--5:15--5:13--5:09--5:07--5:05--
Sunset-8:44--8:45--8:47--8:51--8:52--8:54--8:57--8:59--9:00--9:04--9:06--9:07-
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Rain (mm)
1--2---1112------2-------1--------1-
Temp. °C66567589667611129131287779119998897887797
Feels °C (?)-101132331101765764345787667365344242

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, strong winds from the SSE by Tue morning).

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Information about the Banff Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Banff provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Banff can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Banff 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 (Banff) 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 Banff 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 Banff, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Scotland - East Coast, consider staying in Macduff 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 Buckie which is 26 km (16 miles) away, Fraserburgh, Lossiemouth and Peterhead.

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