Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.01° N 2.53° W

Dunbar/Belhaven Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dunbar/Belhaven Bay sea temperature is
11.7°C
0.3° 

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 3 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 11 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, NNE swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Wednesday (Nov 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunbar/Belhaven Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 12) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 11th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 11th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 11th Nov)5ft (1.5m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 8°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
9:20AM3.60m
9:27PM3.79m
10:28AM3.74m
10:32PM3.95m
11:24AM3.94m
11:28PM4.12m
12:09PM4.12m
00:16AM4.27m
12:49PM4.26m
1:00AM4.36m
1:25PM4.34m
1:40AM4.40m
1:59PM4.35m
2:18AM4.38m
Low Tide
3:11PM1.63m
4:01AM0.87m
4:30PM1.46m
5:05AM0.69m
5:27PM1.21m
5:53AM0.54m
6:13PM0.95m
6:34AM0.45m
6:51PM0.73m
7:10AM0.43m
7:27PM0.56m
7:44AM0.46m
8:01PM0.46m
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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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