Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.01° N 2.53° W

Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dunbar/Belhaven Bay sea temperature is
13.3° C
0.1° 

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


Dunbar/Belhaven Bay surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NNE swell with 81 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunbar/Belhaven Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Dunbar/Belhaven Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunbar/Belhaven Bay in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7PM (Thu 9th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 10th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunbar/Belhaven Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Period (s)
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
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NNE
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0.6
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0.6
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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
25
19
9
5
41
81
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44
35
29
16
9
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27
53
38
21
35
20
10
7
Wind (km/h)
25
W
20
W
20
SW
20
W
15
W
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
SE
20
NE
20
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10
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NNE
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High Tide
8:31AM3.80m
9:23PM3.58m
9:34AM3.73m
10:25PM3.61m
10:44AM3.75m
11:30PM3.71m
11:56AM3.87m
00:33AM3.89m
1:04PM4.08m
1:32AM4.13m
2:06PM4.30m
2:26AM4.39m
3:03PM4.48m
3:17AM4.63m
Low Tide
2:45PM0.93m
3:07AM1.39m
3:48PM1.02m
4:18AM1.36m
5:00PM1.04m
5:34AM1.20m
6:13PM0.96m
6:45AM0.92m
7:18PM0.81m
7:46AM0.57m
8:14PM0.65m
8:41AM0.23m
9:04PM0.53m
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Information about the Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dunbar/Belhaven Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunbar/Belhaven Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunbar/Belhaven 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 (Dunbar/Belhaven 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 Dunbar/Belhaven 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.

Dunbar/Belhaven Bay is 34 km (21 miles) from Musselburgh. If you plan a holiday in Scotland - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Musselburgh. Musselburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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