Sea weather in Peterhead in Scotland All the beach weather in Peterhead

All the essential weather information for enjoying the beach in Peterhead in Scotland, for swimming, tanning or water sports! Our sea weather data is reliable, easy to read and updated every day.

Weather: When should you go to the beach in Peterhead over the next 7 days?

Discover the best moment to go to the beach in Peterhead in Scotland this week to enjoy the best weather and calmest sea possible. Our opinion is based on reliable sea weather forecasts in Peterhead. You can see full forecasts by clicking on the day you want to see in the table below.

Date Outside temp. Our opinion
Sunday 14 December 202550°F to 52°Fnot recommended
Monday 15 December 202545°F to 49°Fdiscouraged
Tuesday 16 December 202541°F to 47°Frecommended
Wednesday 17 December 202541°F to 49°Fnot recommended
Thursday 18 December 202545°F to 49°Fnot recommended
Friday 19 December 202543°F to 49°Fnot recommended
Saturday 20 December 202543°F to 47°Fdiscouraged

Sea Weather: Your daily and hourly sea weather in Peterhead

Sea weather on Sunday 14 December 2025

On Sunday 14 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:42 and will set at 15:22 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 52°F t and a low of 50°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 34.2mph km/h (with gusts up to 37.9mph). Wave height will be up to 9.5ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)11°C (52°F)
Perceived temperature6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (44°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity83%84%87%89%91%91%88%88%
Barometric pressure1002 hPa1002 hPa1002 hPa1003 hPa1000 hPa995 hPa992 hPa992 hPa
Cloud cover100%53%76%17%44%100%85%100%
Heat index11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)11°C (51°F)10°C (51°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)11°C (52°F)
Dew point8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)
Wind
Speed50km/h (31mph)43km/h (27mph)34km/h (21mph)36km/h (23mph)41km/h (25mph)50km/h (31mph)55km/h (34mph)51km/h (32mph)
Gusts53km/h (33mph)44km/h (27mph)34km/h (21mph)42km/h (26mph)48km/h (30mph)55km/h (34mph)61km/h (38mph)53km/h (33mph)
Direction 211°
SSW
210°
SSW
203°
SSW
189°
S
184°
S
180°
S
188°
S
190°
S
Wind chill6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (44°F)
Waves
Height2.5m (8.4ft)2.2m (7.3ft)2.1m (6.9ft)2.1m (7.1ft)2.2m (7.1ft)2.4m (7.7ft)2.7m (8.9ft)2.9m (9.6ft)
Direction 173°
S
170°
S
168°
SSE
164°
SSE
160°
SSE
160°
SSE
163°
SSE
157°
SSE
Period9.1 sec.9.1 sec.9.0 sec.8.9 sec.8.7 sec.8.7 sec.8.7 sec.8.7 sec.
Significant height1.6m (5.2ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.6m (5.2ft)2.2m (7.2ft)2.2m (7.2ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)

Sea weather on Monday 15 December 2025

On Monday 15 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:43 and will set at 15:22 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 49°F t and a low of 45°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 14.9mph km/h (with gusts up to 21.1mph). Wave height will be up to 10.5ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)
Perceived temperature4°C (39°F)6°C (42°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (42°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity91%87%79%78%81%81%84%78%
Barometric pressure995 hPa997 hPa998 hPa1000 hPa1000 hPa1001 hPa1002 hPa1003 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%47%71%55%34%22%14%
Heat index8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)
Dew point6°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (39°F)
Wind
Speed24km/h (15mph)13km/h (8mph)6km/h (4mph)5km/h (3mph)13km/h (8mph)14km/h (9mph)16km/h (10mph)13km/h (8mph)
Gusts34km/h (21mph)18km/h (11mph)9km/h (5mph)7km/h (5mph)19km/h (12mph)23km/h (14mph)28km/h (17mph)20km/h (13mph)
Direction 337°
NNW
334°
NNW
308°
NW
227°
SW
169°
S
176°
S
180°
S
204°
SSW
Wind chill4°C (39°F)6°C (42°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (42°F)
Waves
Height3.2m (10.4ft)2.5m (8.3ft)2.1m (7.0ft)1.9m (6.2ft)1.7m (5.4ft)1.5m (4.8ft)1.4m (4.5ft)1.2m (4.0ft)
Direction 161°
SSE
149°
SSE
145°
SE
145°
SE
151°
SSE
150°
SSE
149°
SSE
152°
SSE
Period8.7 sec.8.9 sec.8.8 sec.8.7 sec.8.4 sec.8.3 sec.8.1 sec.7.8 sec.
Significant height2.1m (6.9ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.1m (0.3ft)0.1m (0.3ft)0.2m (0.7ft)0.4m (1.3ft)0.5m (1.6ft)0.1m (0.3ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)

Sea weather on Tuesday 16 December 2025

On Tuesday 16 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:44 and will set at 15:22 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 47°F t and a low of 41°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 9.3mph km/h (with gusts up to 18.6mph). Wave height will be up to 3.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)
Perceived temperature6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)4°C (39°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity71%68%67%69%67%67%68%65%
Barometric pressure1004 hPa1005 hPa1006 hPa1009 hPa1011 hPa1012 hPa1012 hPa1013 hPa
Cloud cover46%100%100%22%7%5%4%3%
Heat index8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)
Dew point3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (35°F)1°C (34°F)0°C (33°F)-0°C (31°F)-0°C (32°F)
Wind
Speed7km/h (4mph)10km/h (6mph)14km/h (9mph)15km/h (10mph)13km/h (8mph)15km/h (9mph)11km/h (7mph)10km/h (6mph)
Gusts11km/h (7mph)16km/h (10mph)24km/h (15mph)26km/h (16mph)23km/h (14mph)30km/h (19mph)23km/h (14mph)18km/h (11mph)
Direction 282°
WNW
308°
NW
286°
WNW
276°
W
247°
WSW
203°
SSW
211°
SSW
228°
SW
Wind chill6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)4°C (39°F)
Waves
Height1.1m (3.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.0m (3.2ft)0.9m (3.1ft)0.9m (3.1ft)0.9m (3.0ft)
Direction 150°
SSE
148°
SSE
145°
SE
144°
SE
144°
SE
144°
SE
145°
SE
147°
SSE
Period7.6 sec.7.5 sec.7.5 sec.7.5 sec.7.4 sec.7.4 sec.7.2 sec.6.9 sec.
Significant height0.4m (1.3ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.4m (4.6ft)0.1m (0.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)

Sea weather on Wednesday 17 December 2025

On Wednesday 17 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:45 and will set at 15:22 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 49°F t and a low of 41°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 32.9mph km/h (with gusts up to 34.8mph). Wave height will be up to 8.5ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)
Perceived temperature3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (35°F)1°C (34°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (42°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity67%69%75%80%80%87%86%89%
Barometric pressure1013 hPa1012 hPa1011 hPa1010 hPa1007 hPa1004 hPa1004 hPa1006 hPa
Cloud cover3%5%51%10%64%100%61%70%
Heat index6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)
Dew point0°C (32°F)0°C (33°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (40°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (45°F)
Wind
Speed13km/h (8mph)17km/h (11mph)31km/h (19mph)45km/h (28mph)53km/h (33mph)51km/h (32mph)41km/h (25mph)24km/h (15mph)
Gusts24km/h (15mph)29km/h (18mph)48km/h (30mph)50km/h (31mph)56km/h (35mph)54km/h (34mph)43km/h (27mph)40km/h (25mph)
Direction 215°
SW
203°
SSW
199°
SSW
193°
SSW
191°
S
189°
S
206°
SSW
219°
SW
Wind chill3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (35°F)1°C (34°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (42°F)
Waves
Height0.9m (3.1ft)1.2m (4.1ft)1.7m (5.4ft)2.2m (7.4ft)2.6m (8.5ft)2.6m (8.4ft)2.5m (8.3ft)2.5m (8.1ft)
Direction 148°
SSE
162°
SSE
173°
S
174°
S
176°
S
170°
S
164°
SSE
163°
SSE
Period12.5 sec.12.0 sec.10.8 sec.10.4 sec.10.0 sec.9.9 sec.13.5 sec.13.1 sec.
Significant height0.8m (2.6ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.5m (4.9ft)2.2m (7.2ft)2.1m (6.9ft)1.9m (6.2ft)1.9m (6.2ft)1.5m (4.9ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)

Sea weather on Thursday 18 December 2025

On Thursday 18 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:46 and will set at 15:22 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 49°F t and a low of 45°F. Precipitation is in the forecast (0.1in throughout the day): choose the right time to go to the beach and dodge the raindrops. Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 38.5mph km/h (with gusts up to 40.4mph). Wave height will be up to 9.5ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (47°F)
Perceived temperature5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0.1in0in0in
Humidity80%78%75%81%84%95%84%84%
Barometric pressure1008 hPa1011 hPa1010 hPa1009 hPa1006 hPa998 hPa994 hPa993 hPa
Cloud cover14%8%5%95%100%100%86%61%
Heat index8°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (47°F)8°C (47°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (48°F)9°C (47°F)
Dew point5°C (41°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)5°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)8°C (47°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)
Wind
Speed19km/h (12mph)20km/h (13mph)13km/h (8mph)19km/h (12mph)35km/h (22mph)59km/h (37mph)62km/h (38mph)60km/h (38mph)
Gusts33km/h (20mph)35km/h (22mph)22km/h (14mph)31km/h (19mph)52km/h (32mph)64km/h (40mph)65km/h (40mph)63km/h (39mph)
Direction 249°
WSW
232°
SW
198°
SSW
155°
SSE
140°
SE
146°
SE
171°
S
173°
S
Wind chill5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)
Waves
Height2.2m (7.3ft)2.0m (6.7ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.7m (5.4ft)1.5m (5.1ft)1.6m (5.1ft)2.0m (6.7ft)2.9m (9.5ft)
Direction 163°
SSE
162°
SSE
158°
SSE
149°
SSE
148°
SSE
152°
SSE
153°
SSE
158°
SSE
Period12.8 sec.7.9 sec.7.8 sec.7.9 sec.7.9 sec.23.6 sec.23.2 sec.22.5 sec.
Significant height1.2m (3.9ft)0.9m (3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.6m (2ft)0.7m (2.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.6m (5.2ft)2.0m (6.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)

Sea weather on Friday 19 December 2025

On Friday 19 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:46 and will set at 15:22 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 49°F t and a low of 43°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! Be careful, the sea will be generally rough with a wind speed of up to 44.7mph km/h (with gusts up to 48.5mph). Wave height will be up to 10.5ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature9°C (48°F)9°C (49°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)6°C (43°F)8°C (46°F)
Perceived temperature3°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)2°C (35°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)1°C (33°F)3°C (38°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity91%70%77%83%73%68%70%71%
Barometric pressure991 hPa989 hPa985 hPa985 hPa993 hPa999 hPa1005 hPa1010 hPa
Cloud cover100%88%93%100%75%21%4%9%
Heat index9°C (48°F)9°C (49°F)8°C (46°F)9°C (49°F)9°C (47°F)8°C (46°F)6°C (43°F)8°C (46°F)
Dew point8°C (46°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (39°F)6°C (44°F)4°C (39°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (34°F)3°C (37°F)
Wind
Speed66km/h (41mph)65km/h (40mph)72km/h (45mph)55km/h (34mph)47km/h (29mph)50km/h (31mph)39km/h (24mph)37km/h (23mph)
Gusts70km/h (43mph)66km/h (41mph)78km/h (49mph)62km/h (39mph)51km/h (31mph)51km/h (31mph)45km/h (28mph)42km/h (26mph)
Direction 175°
S
174°
S
172°
S
192°
SSW
258°
WSW
259°
WSW
258°
WSW
263°
W
Wind chill3°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)2°C (35°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)1°C (33°F)3°C (38°F)
Waves
Height3.2m (10.5ft)3.2m (10.6ft)3.1m (10.1ft)3.1m (10.0ft)2.9m (9.6ft)2.6m (8.5ft)2.2m (7.3ft)1.9m (6.3ft)
Direction 156°
SSE
157°
SSE
157°
SSE
156°
SSE
155°
SSE
151°
SSE
145°
SE
146°
SE
Period22.3 sec.21.7 sec.20.8 sec.20.6 sec.18.0 sec.17.7 sec.17.2 sec.16.5 sec.
Significant height1.9m (6.2ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)8°C (46°F)

Sea weather on Saturday 20 December 2025

On Saturday 20 December 2025, the sun will rise at 08:47 and will set at 15:23 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 47°F t and a low of 43°F. There will be little to no precipitation today, so unless you go swimming, you can enjoy the beach and stay dry! The sea will be generally calm, with a wind speed of up to 23mph km/h (with gusts up to 25.5mph). Wave height will be up to 5.6ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (44°F)
Perceived temperature4°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (39°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity75%71%73%76%79%78%81%79%
Barometric pressure1013 hPa1014 hPa1015 hPa1016 hPa1017 hPa1016 hPa1016 hPa1016 hPa
Cloud cover19%67%43%30%74%22%9%100%
Heat index8°C (46°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (42°F)7°C (44°F)
Dew point3°C (38°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (38°F)
Wind
Speed27km/h (17mph)23km/h (14mph)21km/h (13mph)20km/h (13mph)22km/h (13mph)14km/h (9mph)23km/h (14mph)37km/h (23mph)
Gusts41km/h (26mph)36km/h (23mph)34km/h (21mph)36km/h (22mph)35km/h (22mph)27km/h (17mph)25km/h (16mph)37km/h (23mph)
Direction 256°
WSW
228°
SW
213°
SSW
211°
SSW
196°
SSW
193°
SSW
198°
SSW
197°
SSW
Wind chill4°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (39°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)
Waves
Height1.7m (5.7ft)1.7m (5.5ft)1.6m (5.3ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.4m (4.7ft)1.5m (5.0ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.4m (4.6ft)
Direction 142°
SE
140°
SE
142°
SE
139°
SE
141°
SE
142°
SE
142°
SE
142°
SE
Period7.4 sec.9.0 sec.8.6 sec.6.8 sec.6.9 sec.6.9 sec.7.0 sec.7.1 sec.
Significant height0.7m (2.3ft)0.7m (2.3ft)0.6m (2ft)0.2m (0.7ft)0.6m (2ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.8m (2.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)10°C (50°F)

Sea weather chart over the next 7 days

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