Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.01° N 2.53° W

Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dunbar/Belhaven Bay sea temperature is
14.2° C
0.6° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NE swell with 515 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with NE 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s 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 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 18th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
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0
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0
0
0
0
0
1
1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
7
0.9
NE
7
0.8
NE
6
0.8
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NNE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.6
NNE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.8
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.4
NE
7
1.8
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.4
NE
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
65
77
58
49
35
16
14
8
7
10
12
7
12
18
21
38
80
183
515
427
238
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
NE
10
NE
10
ENE
5
N
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
N
5
NNW
5
E
5
ENE
20
NE
10
E
10
S
10
NNW
10
ESE
10
S
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
2:06PM4.30m
2:26AM4.39m
3:03PM4.48m
3:17AM4.63m
3:56PM4.57m
4:05AM4.80m
4:46PM4.57m
4:52AM4.86m
5:34PM4.46m
5:38AM4.79m
6:21PM4.29m
6:24AM4.61m
7:07PM4.06m
Low Tide
7:46AM0.57m
8:14PM0.65m
8:41AM0.23m
9:04PM0.53m
9:32AM-0.03m
9:51PM0.47m
10:21AM-0.18m
10:35PM0.49m
11:07AM-0.18m
11:18PM0.58m
11:52AM-0.04m
00:01AM0.73m
12:36PM0.22m
00:44AM0.93m
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Temp °C
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12
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15
17
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Feels °C
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11
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12
15
17
13
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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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