Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.01° N 2.53° W

Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dunbar/Belhaven Bay sea temperature is
15.0°C
0.5° 

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 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 23rd Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 28th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
23
Monday
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Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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Friday
28
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NNE
8
0.8
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.5
E
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.8
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5
1.1
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8
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0.5
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7
0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
105
82
50
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20
9
4
6
6
29
95
91
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97
111
176
255
136
72
26
12
Wind (km/h)
15
W
5
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
30
ESE
10
SE
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
E
25
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20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
0
N
30
SSW
5
SSE
10
ENE
30
NNE
20
NNE
5
NNE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
11:59AM3.20m
00:22AM3.33m
1:01PM3.39m
1:14AM3.61m
1:48PM3.62m
1:56AM3.91m
2:26PM3.85m
2:31AM4.20m
3:00PM4.06m
3:04AM4.43m
3:33PM4.22m
3:35AM4.59m
4:04PM4.33m
Low Tide
6:10PM1.76m
6:46AM1.45m
7:06PM1.52m
7:34AM1.14m
7:46PM1.26m
8:12AM0.82m
8:20PM1.01m
8:45AM0.53m
8:52PM0.79m
9:17AM0.29m
9:24PM0.62m
9:48AM0.12m
9:55PM0.50m
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8:28
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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14
11
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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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