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North Berwick surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 07 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.8° 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 Monday (May 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s 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 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Mon 11th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Mon 11th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 11th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Berwick over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the W by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 5 | NNE 10 | ESE 6 | NNE 9 | NE 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 9 | NE 9 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | |
23 | 9 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 46 | 36 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 125 | 150 | 76 | 35 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 6:50PM3.35m | 6:58AM3.47m | 7:50PM3.16m | 7:58AM3.37m | 9:00PM3.09m | 9:06AM3.35m | 10:09PM3.17m | 10:11AM3.43m | 11:08PM3.38m | 11:09AM3.61m | 11:59PM3.65m | 12:01PM3.85m | 00:44AM3.95m | 12:50PM4.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM1.44m | 1:09PM1.25m | 1:22AM1.63m | 2:10PM1.37m | 2:25AM1.75m | 3:22PM1.37m | 3:41AM1.75m | 4:33PM1.21m | 4:55AM1.60m | 5:31PM0.96m | 5:54AM1.34m | 6:22PM0.67m | 6:44AM1.03m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 |
 | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:13 | 9:15 |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 |
9 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | -1 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | NNE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NNE 9 | — | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | SSW 3 | NE 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
 kJ | 23 | 31 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 21 | 8 | 5 | 52 | — | 76 | 35 | 21 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | — | N 12 | N 12 | ESE 5 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | NE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | SSW 2 | SSW 3 | — | NE 3 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | W 3 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SW 4 | W 3 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 45 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 46 | 36 | — | — | 4 | 125 | 150 | — | — | 7 | 9 | 10 | 1 | — | 21 | 41 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 248 | 90 | 90 | 282 | 282 | 627 | 103 | 90 | 80 | 348 | 247 | 3 | 14 | 137 | 281 | 198 | 288 | 315 | 202 | 514 |
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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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