Coldingham Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 16 May 2026 BST
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Coldingham Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Coldingham Bay sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Coldingham Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Coldingham Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coldingham Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 16th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 16th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 16th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coldingham Bay over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Wed morning).

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NNE
10
1.3
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
1.5
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
E
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
482
268
116
62
59
41
24
23
22
24
192
78
23
9
2
5
3
2
9
11
12
Wind (km/h)
5
W
20
ESE
20
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
SE
15
SE
15
SE
25
ESE
15
WSW
15
SSW
30
W
20
W
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
SE
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
2:44PM4.61m
3:12AM4.56m
3:33PM4.71m
3:56AM4.60m
4:24PM4.69m
4:42AM4.55m
5:17PM4.54m
5:32AM4.44m
6:14PM4.30m
6:25AM4.28m
7:16PM4.02m
7:24AM4.10m
8:23PM3.77m
Low Tide
8:36AM0.43m
9:00PM0.13m
9:20AM0.20m
9:45PM0.15m
10:06AM0.08m
10:31PM0.29m
10:54AM0.07m
11:19PM0.52m
11:46AM0.17m
00:09AM0.81m
12:41PM0.35m
1:03AM1.11m
1:43PM0.57m
2:04AM1.38m
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4:54
4:52
4:52
4:50
4:48
4:46
4:45
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9:15
9:16
9:19
9:20
9:22
9:23
9:25
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2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
9
9
8
12
12
8
10
11
9
10
12
11
15
16
13
15
16
15
21
22
20
6
3
5
6
7
4
7
7
5
6
9
8
9
11
10
11
13
12
18
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NNE
10
1.3
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
ESE
5
0.4
NNE
8
1.2
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
E
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
6
Energy kJ
482
268
116
62
59
41
24
23
13
24
113
78
23
9
2
5
2
2
9
11
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
E
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
8
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
1
1
22
23
13
6
6
1
1
3
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
5
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
6
1
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SE
3
0.7
ESE
4
1.5
ESE
7
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.9
WSW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.2
SSW
2
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
2
8
4
1
3
16
192
3
5
28
2
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
Distance (km)
0
162
14
39
39
39
228
228
228
228
0
3
89
120
279
311
311
311
313
307
228
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
4
4
3
2
3
3
3
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
9
6
5
9
7
6
5
4
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Information about the Coldingham Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Coldingham Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Coldingham Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Coldingham Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Coldingham Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Coldingham Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Coldingham Bay is 14 km (9 miles) from Berwick Upon Tweed. If you plan a holiday in Scotland - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Berwick Upon Tweed. Berwick Upon Tweed has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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