Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.01° N 2.53° W

Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dunbar/Belhaven Bay sea temperature is
14.5°C
0.8° 

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 11 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 12s period, N swell with 12 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 0.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) 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 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 15th Sep)0.5ft (0.2m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Mon morning, strong winds from the SW by Wed night).

Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
SE
6
0.1
E
5
0.1
SE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.2
E
3
0.1
N
16
0.4
SE
4
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
1
1
1
1
3
1
5
4
4
3
12
2
2
2
2
6
3
3
2
2
Wind (km/h)
30
W
20
W
20
SSW
30
SW
35
W
10
ESE
0
WSW
5
E
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
25
WSW
35
WSW
35
W
25
W
20
W
30
WSW
35
SW
35
WSW
40
W
40
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:21PM4.61m
3:25AM4.93m
3:58PM4.64m
4:04AM4.91m
4:33PM4.56m
4:42AM4.77m
5:06PM4.39m
5:19AM4.52m
5:40PM4.14m
5:57AM4.19m
6:14PM3.85m
6:38AM3.82m
6:52PM3.55m
Low Tide
9:14PM0.39m
9:39AM-0.20m
9:49PM0.30m
10:14AM-0.11m
10:24PM0.31m
10:47AM0.12m
10:58PM0.41m
11:20AM0.43m
11:32PM0.60m
11:54AM0.79m
00:08AM0.86m
12:30PM1.17m
00:48AM1.17m
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6:31
6:33
6:35
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6:43
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7:38
7:37
7:34
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7:29
7:25
7:23
 mm
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Temp °C
16
18
14
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15
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18
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Feels °C
11
13
8
13
13
15
14
15
14
17
19
15
9
9
8
10
7
6
5
5
4
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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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