Coldingham Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.89° N 2.13° W

Coldingham Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coldingham Bay sea temperature is
15.3° C
0.6° 

Coldingham Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Coldingham Bay surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with 450 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coldingham Bay in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Fri night).

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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8
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8
0.4
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3
0.2
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4
0.1
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8
0.3
NNE
8
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8
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1.4
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5
1.7
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Energy kJ
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13
33
43
142
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355
324
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80
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
10
ESE
20
SSE
35
W
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W
25
WSW
20
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5
NE
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NNE
30
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N
25
NNW
15
N
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SSW
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W
10
WNW
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WNW
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WNW
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ESE
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High Tide
6:39PM4.09m
6:49AM4.27m
7:18PM3.81m
7:33AM3.89m
8:01PM3.52m
8:25AM3.53m
8:53PM3.26m
9:32AM3.24m
10:05PM3.10m
10:55AM3.11m
11:27PM3.11m
12:16PM3.17m
00:38AM3.29m
Low Tide
12:17PM0.28m
00:25AM0.75m
12:54PM0.66m
1:04AM0.99m
1:32PM1.06m
1:46AM1.26m
2:17PM1.44m
2:40AM1.52m
3:19PM1.74m
4:00AM1.71m
4:57PM1.86m
5:50AM1.68m
6:30PM1.74m
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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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