Surf Forecasts:
Dunbar/Belhaven Bay surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, NNE swell with 56 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunbar/Belhaven Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Dunbar/Belhaven Bay in the next 16 days are 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunbar/Belhaven Bay over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WSW by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 35 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 18 | 21 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:17AM3.71m | 11:10PM3.70m | 11:18AM3.85m | 00:04AM3.90m | 12:17PM4.05m | 00:56AM4.10m | 1:15PM4.26m | 1:47AM4.29m | 2:12PM4.46m | 2:37AM4.45m | 3:08PM4.58m | 3:27AM4.57m | 4:03PM4.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:36PM0.94m | 5:04AM1.36m | 5:38PM0.81m | 6:06AM1.11m | 6:36PM0.65m | 7:03AM0.81m | 7:31PM0.51m | 7:56AM0.50m | 8:23PM0.41m | 8:47AM0.24m | 9:13PM0.38m | 9:38AM0.05m | 10:02PM0.43m | ||||||||
4:24 | — | — | 4:24 | — | — | 4:24 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | 4:22 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:53 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:54 | — | — | 9:55 | — | — | 9:57 | — | — | 9:58 | — | — | 9:58 | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
2 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 11 | 35 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 18 | 20 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 7 | — | NNE 6 | N 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 10 |
— | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 13 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | ESE 5 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | SSE 2 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | ESE 4 | SE 4 | SSW 2 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 |
4 | 1 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 14 | 24 | 18 | 19 | 5 | 1 | — | — | 11 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 288 | 1356 | 258 | 258 | 274 | 132 | 866 | 377 | 377 | 440 | 430 | 274 | 206 | 42 | 67 | 262 | 309 | 309 | 80 | 258 | 188 |
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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.










