Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.01° N 2.53° W

Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dunbar/Belhaven Bay sea temperature is
13.3°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 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, NNE swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 7AM (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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 7AM. 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 11th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 11th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 11th Oct)2.5ft (0.7m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
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Period (s)
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NNE
12
0.4
NNE
11
0.5
NNE
11
0.7
NNE
10
0.7
NNE
10
0.5
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5
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9
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10
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5
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N
16
0.2
NNE
14
0.3
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13
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
50
64
104
98
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37
25
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18
34
Wind (km/h)
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W
35
W
10
WSW
10
E
15
S
10
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5
SE
20
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25
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40
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25
SW
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45
SSW
35
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W
25
WSW
15
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High Tide
2:53PM4.54m
3:01AM4.73m
3:27PM4.55m
3:39AM4.69m
3:59PM4.48m
4:15AM4.55m
4:31PM4.33m
4:51AM4.33m
5:03PM4.12m
5:29AM4.04m
5:37PM3.87m
6:09AM3.72m
6:16PM3.60m
Low Tide
8:50PM0.42m
9:11AM0.06m
9:23PM0.32m
9:43AM0.18m
9:56PM0.31m
10:16AM0.38m
10:29PM0.40m
10:48AM0.64m
11:04PM0.57m
11:22AM0.93m
11:40PM0.81m
11:58AM1.24m
00:22AM1.10m
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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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