When should you surf Nigg Bay today?
No clearly favorable window stands out at Nigg Bay today. Check nearby spots or the next few days instead.
Surf today
Nigg Bay surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Nigg Bay (North East Scotland).
Best score today
—7h15
Now
—16:00
Waves
1.1 m
7 s
Wind
13 km/h
Offshore · W
Tide
▲ 05:00 · ▼ 11:00 · ▲ 17:00
range 2.5 m
Light
07:43 → 18:03
Best windows today
7h150/100
0.7 m · 6 s · 12 km/h
8h0/100
0.6 m · 6 s · 12 km/h
9h0/100
0.6 m · 6 s · 11 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 61 | 1.1 m · 6 s | 8 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | 61 | 1.1 m · 7 s | 8 km/h · S | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | 61 | 1.0 m · 7 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | 61 | 0.9 m · 7 s | 9 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.9 m · 6 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.8 m · 6 s | 10 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 11 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.7 m · 6 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.6 m · 6 s | 12 km/h · SW | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.6 m · 6 s | 11 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.5 m · 6 s | 13 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.5 m · 6 s | 9 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.5 m · 6 s | 13 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.4 m · 6 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.4 m · 5 s | 19 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 17 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 17 km/h · NW | high tide |
| 18:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 15 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 12 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 13 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 15 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 16 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 13 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Nigg Bay 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 Nigg Bay 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 Nigg Bay.