Coldingham Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.89° N 2.13° W

Coldingham Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Coldingham Bay sea temperature is
15.3° C
0.8° 

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 20 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NNE swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Coldingham Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 22nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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NNE
7
1.3
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
9
1.4
NNE
9
1.3
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1.1
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7
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0.8
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0.9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
223
355
238
311
311
273
186
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82
48
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28
50
114
236
105
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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N
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NNE
10
N
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NNW
10
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10
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SSW
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SE
25
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ESE
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High Tide
8:53PM3.26m
9:32AM3.24m
10:05PM3.10m
10:55AM3.11m
11:27PM3.11m
12:16PM3.17m
00:38AM3.29m
1:18PM3.36m
1:31AM3.57m
2:04PM3.59m
2:12AM3.88m
2:42PM3.82m
2:47AM4.16m
Low Tide
2:40AM1.52m
3:19PM1.74m
4:00AM1.71m
4:57PM1.86m
5:50AM1.68m
6:30PM1.74m
7:05AM1.44m
7:25PM1.51m
7:53AM1.13m
8:04PM1.25m
8:30AM0.82m
8:39PM1.01m
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Temp °C
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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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