Surf Forecasts:
Coldingham Bay surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNE swell with 132 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NNE swell.
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 Thursday (Aug 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Aug 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Coldingham Bay over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | N 10 | ESE 5 | N 10 | N 9 | ENE 3 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 5 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:58PM4.56m | 4:03AM4.90m | 4:41PM4.58m | 4:45AM4.94m | 5:21PM4.50m | 5:26AM4.84m | 6:00PM4.33m | 6:07AM4.60m | 6:39PM4.09m | 6:49AM4.27m | 7:18PM3.81m | 7:33AM3.89m | 8:01PM3.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:54PM0.44m | 10:23AM-0.26m | 10:33PM0.40m | 11:02AM-0.22m | 11:11PM0.44m | 11:40AM-0.03m | 11:48PM0.56m | 12:17PM0.28m | 00:25AM0.75m | 12:54PM0.66m | 1:04AM0.99m | 1:32PM1.06m | 1:46AM1.26m | ||||||||
5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | |
— | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NE 3 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
18 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 7 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | ESE 4 | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 5 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — |
5 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 10 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | — | — | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 2 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | ENE 3 | W 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | — | NNE 6 |
— | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 19 | 16 | 3 | — | 102 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 228 | 39 | 210 | 313 | 856 | 496 | 661 | 891 | 289 | 279 | 271 | 311 | 228 | 260 | 302 | 170 | 374 | 319 | 294 | 198 | 0 |
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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.











