Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Forecast

/ Scot – East Coast (44 surf breaks) /

UK (471 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (56.01° N 2.53° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Dunbar/Belhaven Bay surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 23 Aug 2025 BST

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

Today's Dunbar/Belhaven Bay sea temperature is 14.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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

The surf forecast for Dunbar/Belhaven Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunbar/Belhaven Bay in the next 12 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 10AM.

Wave Type	Time (BST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	10PM (Sat 23rd Aug)	2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf	10PM (Sat 23rd Aug)	2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Most Powerful	10PM (Sat 23rd Aug)	2.5ft (0.8m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunbar/Belhaven Bay over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
	Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27			Thursday 28			Friday 29
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	ESE	NNE	NNE	NNE	NNE	ESE	SE	ESE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	ESE
Period(s) (?)	10	9	9	8	8	8	8	8	6	8	8	8	8	5	5	5	6	5	5	6	5
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	145	128	89	53	40	38	44	41	68	41	32	16	8	21	13	5	6	7	7	23	12
Wind (km/h)	ESE	ESE	WSW	SSW	E	SSW	SSW	S	SSW	SW	WSW	SSW	SE	S	S	SW	SW	SSW	SSE	E	W
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	glass	glass	glass	glass	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	off	off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- on	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)		3:28PM 4.35	3:32AM 4.68		4:05PM 4.40		4:08AM 4.73	4:40PM 4.37		4:43AM 4.68	5:12PM 4.26		5:17AM 4.52	5:44PM 4.10		5:51AM 4.28	6:15PM 3.88		6:26AM 3.99	6:48PM 3.64
Low Tide / height (m)			9:19PM 0.64	9:45AM 0.04		9:53PM 0.56	10:19AM 0.04		10:25PM 0.54	10:51AM 0.14		10:57PM 0.59	11:22AM 0.33		11:29PM 0.70	11:54AM 0.60		12:03AM 0.87	12:27PM 0.92		12:38AM 1.10

	Saturday 23			Sunday 24			Monday 25			Tuesday 26			Wednesday 27			Thursday 28			Friday 29
Sunrise	5:54	-	-	5:56	-	-	5:58	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:05	-	-	6:07	-	-
Sunset	-	8:28	-	-	8:25	-	-	8:22	-	-	8:21	-	-	8:17	-	-	8:15	-	-	8:13	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	-	-	-	3	-	-	1	-	4	3	2
Temp. °C	15	16	15	18	19	18	22	23	19	18	19	14	17	16	14	18	18	14	15	16	15
Feels °C (?)	14	16	15	18	19	17	20	21	17	16	14	11	14	13	10	15	14	12	14	16	14

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Scot - East Coast

Wind Update Recent cross-onshore wind has turned cross-shore at Aberdeen (moderate winds from the SSE at Aberdeen/Dyce Airport 9 km from Aberdeen). 0.2m 2s local chop from the S to make surfable waves.
1 hour 40 minutes ago Aberdeen

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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 12 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.