When should you surf Balmedie to Newburgh today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes on 21 October, around 8h, with a 50/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
Balmedie to Newburgh surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Balmedie to Newburgh (North East Scotland).
Best score today
—7h15
Now
—15:00
Waves
1.0 m
7 s
Wind
15 km/h
Offshore · W
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▼ 11:00 · ▲ 17:00
range 2.4 m
Light
07:43 → 18:02
Best windows today
7h150/100
0.6 m · 7 s · 14 km/h
8h0/100
0.6 m · 6 s · 15 km/h
9h0/100
0.5 m · 6 s · 14 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 61 | 1.0 m · 7 s | 11 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 35 | 1.0 m · 7 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 35 | 0.9 m · 7 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.9 m · 7 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.8 m · 7 s | 13 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.7 m · 7 s | 16 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.7 m · 7 s | 15 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.6 m · 7 s | 14 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.6 m · 6 s | 15 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.5 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.5 m · 6 s | 11 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.5 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.4 m · 6 s | 17 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.4 m · 6 s | 19 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 19 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 23 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 19 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 21 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.3 m · 5 s | 17 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 0.3 m · 4 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.3 m · 4 s | 18 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.3 m · 4 s | 16 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.3 m · 4 s | 15 km/h · NW | low tide |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Balmedie to Newburgh today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 05:00 · ▼ 11:00 · ▲ 17:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Balmedie to Newburgh suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Balmedie to Newburgh.