North Berwick surf break

North Berwick surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 15 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
10.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for North Berwick this week:

The surf forecast for North Berwick over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Berwick in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 16th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 16th May)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 15th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NNE
11
1.8
NE
11
1.4
NNE
10
1
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.9
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
E
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.1
N
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1056
757
401
192
101
53
31
16
15
15
7
7
7
37
40
29
13
5
5
4
1
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
0
W
15
E
20
SW
30
WSW
25
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
ESE
10
SSE
25
SE
10
WSW
20
SSW
25
SW
25
W
15
SW
10
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
1:38PM4.38m
2:10AM4.41m
2:26PM4.58m
2:53AM4.53m
3:15PM4.68m
3:38AM4.56m
4:06PM4.65m
4:25AM4.51m
5:00PM4.51m
5:14AM4.40m
5:57PM4.27m
6:08AM4.25m
7:00PM4.00m
Low Tide
7:53PM0.21m
8:14AM0.41m
8:38PM0.12m
8:59AM0.19m
9:24PM0.14m
9:45AM0.06m
10:10PM0.28m
10:33AM0.05m
10:57PM0.50m
11:24AM0.15m
11:47PM0.79m
12:20PM0.34m
00:41AM1.09m
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4:58
4:56
4:54
4:52
4:50
4:50
4:48
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9:15
9:17
9:20
9:22
9:23
9:25
9:27
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Temp °C
10
10
8
9
9
8
11
12
8
11
12
10
12
14
13
16
17
14
18
20
17
4
6
3
6
4
5
3
6
4
9
8
6
9
12
11
10
11
10
17
19
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NNE
11
1.8
NE
11
1.4
NNE
10
1
NNE
10
0.8
NNE
9
0.6
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.6
SE
4
0.2
NNE
9
0.9
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.3
E
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
1056
757
401
192
101
53
31
16
15
15
7
15
7
37
40
29
13
5
5
4
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
4
1
1
1
7
7
6
6
2
3
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
6
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.6
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
SW
2
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
2
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
5
3
1
6
8
1
4
7
3
1
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
581
143
7
0
198
14
119
29
80
197
195
94
248
29
106
264
126
195
259
285
248
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
6
4
5
7
4
6
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
4
7
5
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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