Fraserburgh
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.8m NNE
Wind: 10 km/h W (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: NE
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:34Expected crowds
Prediction model v15amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (10°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
1.3m swell at 9s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 10°C.
AI-generated summary for Fraserburgh. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Fraserburgh
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 5am (score: 37). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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This week is looking slightly above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Fraserburgh.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Fraserburgh
Fraserburgh is a highly exposed beach break situated on the north-east corner of Scotland. The bathymetry relies entirely on cold, hard-packed silica sandbanks that are frequently reconfigured by aggressive tidal movements and winter storms. Facing directly into the North Sea, the beach captures short-period, wind-driven north-easterly swells with high consistency. A southerly offshore wind is required to structure the frequently chaotic sea state into rideable peaks. The waves here are characteristically punchy and fast, breaking abruptly in dense, freezing water. While the sandy bottom is relatively forgiving compared to regional reef slabs, the intense cold, strong littoral currents, and rapid drops make Fraserburgh best suited for intermediate surfers. It demands robust physical endurance and thick neoprene insulation to navigate the challenging, high-velocity shorebreak.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Fraserburgh. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Fraserburgh?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.