North Berwick surf break

North Berwick surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 20 May 2026 BST
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North Berwick surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's North Berwick sea temperature is
10.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Berwick this week:

The most powerful waves expected at North Berwick in the next 16 days are 0.7m 4s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 1AM. 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 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 28th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Berwick over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
N
6
0.4
ESE
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
N
6
0.3
SW
2
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
ESE
3
0.6
ESE
4
0.1
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
53
11
6
3
2
1
1
12
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
20
WSW
10
W
10
SW
20
WSW
20
W
15
SW
5
NNE
15
E
5
NW
20
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
5:57PM4.27m
6:08AM4.25m
7:00PM4.00m
7:08AM4.08m
8:06PM3.76m
8:12AM3.93m
9:15PM3.62m
9:19AM3.83m
10:21PM3.59m
10:25AM3.79m
11:21PM3.63m
11:25AM3.80m
00:12AM3.73m
12:20PM3.84m
Low Tide
11:47PM0.79m
12:20PM0.34m
00:41AM1.09m
1:21PM0.56m
1:41AM1.35m
2:31PM0.75m
2:52AM1.53m
3:45PM0.86m
4:09AM1.56m
4:55PM0.90m
5:19AM1.46m
5:53PM0.89m
6:15AM1.30m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
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4:48
4:46
4:45
4:43
4:41
4:39
4:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:25
9:27
9:29
9:30
9:31
9:34
9:36
9:37
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Temp °C
15
12
14
16
16
19
20
16
18
19
16
20
21
19
22
23
20
15
18
16
23
9
7
11
13
14
15
16
13
14
14
13
16
18
18
19
20
18
13
17
16
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
SE
4
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
53
11
6
2
2
1
5
12
8
8
2
1
1
1
1
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.3
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.2
ENE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
1
6
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
2
0.3
SW
2
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
ESE
3
0.6
ESE
4
Energy kJ
3
1
1
2
2
2
4
2
2
1
1
3
5
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
127
126
224
224
285
285
261
195
224
130
195
195
195
195
195
202
202
202
202
195
247
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the North Berwick Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for North Berwick provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at North Berwick can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our North Berwick 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 (North Berwick) 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 North Berwick 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.

North Berwick is 22 km (14 miles) from Buckhaven. If you plan a holiday in Scotland - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Buckhaven. Buckhaven has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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