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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 05 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
6.7° 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 Friday (Mar 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dunbar/Belhaven Bay in the next 12 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 12) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 6th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 6th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 6th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 1°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SE
0.6
ESE
1.4
N
1.1
NNE
0.7
NE
0.5
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
NNE
0.2
ESE
0.3
SE
0.4
SE
0.5
SE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ESE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)66665555444565121094665
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)54211199729124222410743221320205
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
10
SW
15
NW
10
W
5
W
15
SW
10
SSW
5
S
15
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSW
35
WSW
25
WNW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffglassoffcross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:27PM
4.84
3:55AM
4.46
4:02PM
4.69
4:27AM
4.30
4:36PM
4.45
4:57AM
4.07
5:11PM
4.14
5:29AM
3.80
5:49PM
3.79
6:04AM
3.51
6:34PM
3.44
6:52AM
3.23
7:40PM
3.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:11AM
0.38
9:35PM
-0.03
9:43AM
0.40
10:07PM
0.18
10:15AM
0.50
10:38PM
0.46
10:48AM
0.68
11:10PM
0.80
11:22AM
0.92
11:45PM
1.17
12:00PM
1.22
12:25AM
1.52
12:49PM
1.52
1:20AM
1.82
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Sunrise6:52--6:50--6:47--6:45--6:41--6:39--6:37--
Sunset-5:51--5:52--5:54--5:57--5:59--6:01--6:04-
part cloud
cloud
light snow
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--5------------------
Temp. °C1314335468591111111210101089106
Feels °C (?)912-4-1203617108886552230
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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.

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