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
Thursday 29 January 202640°F to 43°Fnot recommended
Friday 30 January 202640°F to 41°Fnot recommended
Saturday 31 January 202640°F to 45°Fnot recommended
Sunday 1 February 202643°F to 45°Fdiscouraged
Monday 2 February 202641°F to 45°Fnot recommended
Tuesday 3 February 202640°F to 45°Fnot recommended
Wednesday 4 February 202645°F to 45°Fdiscouraged

Sea Weather: Your daily and hourly sea weather in Peterhead

Sea weather on Thursday 29 January 2026

On Thursday 29 January 2026, the sun will rise at 08:14 and will set at 16:26 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 43°F t and a low of 40°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 29.8mph km/h (with gusts up to 39.8mph). Wave height will be up to 10.2ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (39°F)
Perceived temperature1°C (34°F)0°C (32°F)0°C (32°F)-1°C (31°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (28°F)-2°C (28°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity84%84%82%86%84%83%83%86%
Barometric pressure1002 hPa1002 hPa1002 hPa1003 hPa1003 hPa1002 hPa1002 hPa1001 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Heat index6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (39°F)
Dew point4°C (38°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (35°F)1°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)
Wind
Speed39km/h (24mph)40km/h (25mph)41km/h (25mph)44km/h (27mph)45km/h (28mph)44km/h (27mph)44km/h (28mph)48km/h (30mph)
Gusts52km/h (33mph)55km/h (34mph)56km/h (35mph)59km/h (37mph)62km/h (38mph)61km/h (38mph)48km/h (30mph)64km/h (40mph)
Direction 138°
SE
139°
SE
141°
SE
138°
SE
135°
SE
131°
SE
130°
SE
131°
SE
Wind chill1°C (34°F)0°C (32°F)0°C (32°F)-1°C (31°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (28°F)-2°C (28°F)
Waves
Height2.9m (9.5ft)2.8m (9.1ft)2.8m (9.1ft)2.7m (9.0ft)2.7m (9.0ft)2.8m (9.2ft)2.8m (9.3ft)3.1m (10.1ft)
Direction 97°
E
92°
E
90°
E
98°
E
96°
E
96°
E
96°
E
99°
E
Period8.5 sec.8.3 sec.8.3 sec.12.3 sec.11.9 sec.11.1 sec.10.8 sec.10.2 sec.
Significant height1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.8m (5.9ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)

Sea weather on Friday 30 January 2026

On Friday 30 January 2026, the sun will rise at 08:12 and will set at 16:29 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 41°F t and a low of 40°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 43.5mph). Wave height will be up to 13.1ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)
Perceived temperature-2°C (28°F)-2°C (28°F)-2°C (28°F)-2°C (28°F)-2°C (28°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity82%81%82%80%79%80%79%86%
Barometric pressure1000 hPa998 hPa997 hPa997 hPa996 hPa995 hPa996 hPa997 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Heat index5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)
Dew point2°C (35°F)1°C (35°F)2°C (35°F)1°C (34°F)1°C (34°F)1°C (35°F)1°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)
Wind
Speed51km/h (32mph)52km/h (32mph)52km/h (32mph)53km/h (33mph)53km/h (33mph)50km/h (31mph)50km/h (31mph)48km/h (30mph)
Gusts67km/h (42mph)69km/h (43mph)68km/h (42mph)70km/h (44mph)57km/h (36mph)51km/h (32mph)53km/h (33mph)64km/h (40mph)
Direction 131°
SE
130°
SE
133°
SE
130°
SE
129°
SE
129°
SE
127°
SE
128°
SE
Wind chill-2°C (28°F)-2°C (28°F)-2°C (28°F)-2°C (28°F)-2°C (28°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)
Waves
Height3.4m (11.1ft)3.4m (11.3ft)3.6m (11.7ft)3.6m (12.0ft)3.8m (12.4ft)3.9m (12.9ft)3.9m (12.9ft)4.0m (13.0ft)
Direction 105°
ESE
96°
E
99°
E
102°
ESE
106°
ESE
97°
E
99°
E
99°
E
Period9.9 sec.9.8 sec.9.6 sec.9.2 sec.9.1 sec.8.9 sec.8.5 sec.8.2 sec.
Significant height1.8m (5.9ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.8m (5.9ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.7m (5.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)

Sea weather on Saturday 31 January 2026

On Saturday 31 January 2026, the sun will rise at 08:10 and will set at 16:31 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 45°F t and a low of 40°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 31.7mph km/h (with gusts up to 39.2mph). Wave height will be up to 12.5ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)
Perceived temperature0°C (32°F)0°C (32°F)-1°C (30°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)-3°C (28°F)-1°C (30°F)0°C (33°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity80%83%86%84%88%97%95%94%
Barometric pressure997 hPa998 hPa999 hPa1000 hPa1000 hPa999 hPa998 hPa996 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%
Heat index6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)5°C (41°F)6°C (43°F)
Dew point3°C (37°F)3°C (38°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (37°F)4°C (38°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (42°F)
Wind
Speed42km/h (26mph)43km/h (27mph)47km/h (29mph)46km/h (29mph)47km/h (29mph)47km/h (29mph)51km/h (32mph)51km/h (32mph)
Gusts58km/h (36mph)59km/h (36mph)63km/h (39mph)62km/h (39mph)48km/h (30mph)51km/h (32mph)52km/h (32mph)53km/h (33mph)
Direction 128°
SE
126°
SE
124°
SE
120°
ESE
119°
ESE
107°
ESE
113°
ESE
114°
ESE
Wind chill0°C (32°F)0°C (32°F)-1°C (30°F)-2°C (29°F)-2°C (29°F)-3°C (28°F)-1°C (30°F)0°C (33°F)
Waves
Height3.8m (12.6ft)3.6m (11.9ft)3.5m (11.6ft)3.6m (11.7ft)3.6m (12.0ft)3.7m (12.1ft)3.6m (11.8ft)3.7m (12.1ft)
Direction 99°
E
98°
E
96°
E
96°
E
96°
E
96°
E
97°
E
99°
E
Period8.2 sec.8.2 sec.8.2 sec.8.2 sec.8.2 sec.8.2 sec.8.2 sec.8.2 sec.
Significant height1.4m (4.6ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.5m (4.9ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)

Sea weather on Sunday 1 February 2026

On Sunday 1 February 2026, the sun will rise at 08:08 and will set at 16:33 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 45°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 33.6mph). Wave height will be up to 13.5ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)
Perceived temperature2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (34°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity90%92%89%88%88%92%93%93%
Barometric pressure995 hPa993 hPa995 hPa995 hPa996 hPa996 hPa995 hPa995 hPa
Cloud cover100%89%100%57%43%78%100%100%
Heat index7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)
Dew point6°C (42°F)6°C (42°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (42°F)
Wind
Speed37km/h (23mph)31km/h (19mph)34km/h (21mph)27km/h (17mph)28km/h (17mph)31km/h (19mph)29km/h (18mph)26km/h (16mph)
Gusts54km/h (34mph)47km/h (29mph)49km/h (31mph)41km/h (25mph)42km/h (26mph)47km/h (29mph)45km/h (28mph)39km/h (24mph)
Direction 137°
SE
158°
SSE
180°
S
180°
S
164°
SSE
152°
SSE
151°
SSE
148°
SSE
Wind chill2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (34°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)
Waves
Height3.9m (12.7ft)4.1m (13.3ft)4.0m (13.2ft)3.9m (12.8ft)3.8m (12.6ft)3.7m (12.2ft)3.3m (10.8ft)3.0m (9.8ft)
Direction 101°
ESE
105°
ESE
108°
ESE
99°
E
108°
ESE
108°
ESE
106°
ESE
104°
ESE
Period8.2 sec.8.2 sec.10.4 sec.10.2 sec.9.9 sec.10.1 sec.10.1 sec.9.6 sec.
Significant height1.7m (5.6ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.1m (3.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.1m (3.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)

Sea weather on Monday 2 February 2026

On Monday 2 February 2026, the sun will rise at 08:06 and will set at 16:36 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 45°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 34.8mph km/h (with gusts up to 36.7mph). Wave height will be up to 12.1ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature7°C (44°F)6°C (44°F)6°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (44°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)
Perceived temperature2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (34°F)-1°C (31°F)-2°C (29°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity93%90%84%81%84%91%92%95%
Barometric pressure994 hPa993 hPa993 hPa994 hPa994 hPa994 hPa994 hPa993 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%83%59%69%100%100%100%
Heat index7°C (44°F)6°C (44°F)6°C (44°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (43°F)6°C (44°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)
Dew point6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (39°F)5°C (41°F)4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)
Wind
Speed28km/h (17mph)27km/h (17mph)21km/h (13mph)28km/h (17mph)23km/h (15mph)42km/h (26mph)52km/h (32mph)56km/h (35mph)
Gusts41km/h (26mph)39km/h (24mph)33km/h (20mph)40km/h (25mph)34km/h (21mph)47km/h (29mph)58km/h (36mph)59km/h (37mph)
Direction 127°
SE
136°
SE
158°
SSE
158°
SSE
141°
SE
126°
SE
119°
ESE
115°
ESE
Wind chill2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (34°F)-1°C (31°F)-2°C (29°F)
Waves
Height2.8m (9.3ft)2.7m (8.8ft)2.8m (9.1ft)3.2m (10.5ft)3.3m (10.7ft)3.3m (10.9ft)3.3m (10.9ft)3.7m (12.1ft)
Direction 101°
ESE
105°
ESE
102°
ESE
103°
ESE
103°
ESE
103°
ESE
103°
ESE
106°
ESE
Period9.3 sec.9.0 sec.8.6 sec.8.5 sec.8.6 sec.8.8 sec.8.8 sec.8.8 sec.
Significant height1.2m (3.9ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.3m (4.3ft)1.7m (5.6ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.8m (5.9ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)

Sea weather on Tuesday 3 February 2026

On Tuesday 3 February 2026, the sun will rise at 08:04 and will set at 16:38 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 45°F t and a low of 40°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 35.4mph km/h (with gusts up to 46mph). Wave height will be up to 15.1ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (44°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)
Perceived temperature-3°C (27°F)-3°C (27°F)-2°C (29°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (34°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity97%97%97%96%86%85%88%92%
Barometric pressure992 hPa990 hPa989 hPa989 hPa992 hPa993 hPa995 hPa996 hPa
Cloud cover100%100%100%100%5%3%23%50%
Heat index4°C (40°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (41°F)7°C (44°F)6°C (44°F)6°C (42°F)6°C (43°F)7°C (44°F)
Dew point4°C (39°F)4°C (39°F)4°C (40°F)6°C (43°F)4°C (39°F)3°C (38°F)4°C (40°F)5°C (42°F)
Wind
Speed57km/h (35mph)57km/h (35mph)50km/h (31mph)36km/h (22mph)28km/h (17mph)27km/h (17mph)27km/h (17mph)27km/h (17mph)
Gusts74km/h (46mph)73km/h (46mph)68km/h (42mph)52km/h (32mph)28km/h (17mph)33km/h (20mph)32km/h (20mph)42km/h (26mph)
Direction 112°
ESE
111°
ESE
117°
ESE
133°
SE
177°
S
170°
S
163°
SSE
149°
SSE
Wind chill-3°C (27°F)-3°C (27°F)-2°C (29°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)1°C (34°F)2°C (35°F)2°C (36°F)
Waves
Height3.9m (12.9ft)4.0m (13.1ft)4.1m (13.5ft)4.3m (14.1ft)4.5m (14.8ft)4.6m (15.1ft)4.5m (14.8ft)4.4m (14.5ft)
Direction 95°
E
96°
E
98°
E
99°
E
90°
E
91°
E
91°
E
91°
E
Period9.3 sec.9.6 sec.9.7 sec.10.2 sec.10.5 sec.10.7 sec.10.8 sec.11.0 sec.
Significant height1.8m (5.9ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.6m (5.2ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.5m (4.9ft)1.4m (4.6ft)1.1m (3.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)

Sea weather on Wednesday 4 February 2026

On Wednesday 4 February 2026, the sun will rise at 08:02 and will set at 16:40 on the beach(es) of Peterhead. The outside temperature will be a high of 45°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 24.2mph km/h (with gusts up to 34.2mph). Wave height will be up to 13.8ft today.

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Weather
Sky condition
Outside temperature7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)
Perceived temperature3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)
Precipitation0in0in0in0in0in0in0in0in
Humidity94%91%87%87%88%87%81%89%
Barometric pressure996 hPa995 hPa995 hPa994 hPa995 hPa994 hPa995 hPa995 hPa
Cloud cover100%78%22%46%100%100%100%100%
Heat index7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (45°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)7°C (44°F)
Dew point6°C (43°F)6°C (42°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (40°F)4°C (39°F)5°C (41°F)
Wind
Speed28km/h (17mph)30km/h (18mph)37km/h (23mph)38km/h (23mph)39km/h (24mph)31km/h (19mph)32km/h (20mph)29km/h (18mph)
Gusts41km/h (25mph)45km/h (28mph)55km/h (34mph)39km/h (24mph)43km/h (27mph)46km/h (29mph)50km/h (31mph)43km/h (27mph)
Direction 154°
SSE
148°
SSE
140°
SE
137°
SE
146°
SE
152°
SSE
151°
SSE
144°
SE
Wind chill3°C (37°F)3°C (37°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)2°C (36°F)
Waves
Height4.2m (13.7ft)4.2m (13.9ft)3.8m (12.5ft)3.6m (11.7ft)3.6m (11.8ft)3.5m (11.6ft)3.3m (10.8ft)3.2m (10.5ft)
Direction 89°
E
90°
E
88°
E
84°
E
82°
E
82°
E
82°
E
82°
E
Period11.4 sec.11.1 sec.11.0 sec.11.0 sec.10.6 sec.10.8 sec.10.8 sec.10.9 sec.
Significant height0.7m (2.3ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)1.0m (3.3ft)1.2m (3.9ft)1.0m (3.3ft)0.8m (2.6ft)0.5m (1.6ft)
Sea water temperature
Water temperature5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)5°C (41°F)

Sea weather chart over the next 7 days

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