North Berwick surf break

North Berwick surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 02 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
9.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Berwick in the next 16 days are 0.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 10AM. 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 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 02) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 8th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 8th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 8th May)2ft (0.6m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the NE by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed morning).

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
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
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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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
3
0.8
NE
4
1
NE
5
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.9
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
8
1.1
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.5
NE
8
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
12
2
20
49
26
17
9
5
29
4
15
46
60
51
35
14
10
28
76
55
32
Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
10
ENE
25
NE
25
NE
15
NE
5
SSW
20
W
10
WNW
15
E
10
W
25
WNW
15
N
10
WNW
0
E
5
WNW
5
NNW
15
E
5
SSE
5
E
25
ESE
10
ESE
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:32PM4.28m
3:47AM4.20m
4:08PM4.19m
4:19AM4.10m
4:44PM4.04m
4:52AM3.96m
5:21PM3.83m
5:28AM3.80m
6:02PM3.59m
6:09AM3.63m
6:50PM3.35m
6:58AM3.47m
7:50PM3.16m
Low Tide
9:15AM0.51m
9:32PM0.54m
9:47AM0.49m
10:05PM0.66m
10:21AM0.54m
10:38PM0.83m
10:57AM0.67m
11:13PM1.03m
11:36AM0.85m
11:50PM1.24m
12:19PM1.06m
00:32AM1.44m
1:09PM1.25m
1:22AM1.63m
clear
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
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5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:13
5:11
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8:51
8:52
8:54
8:57
8:59
9:00
9:02
2
2
2
Temp °C
15
12
8
7
7
8
13
15
7
10
11
6
7
9
7
7
9
6
9
10
8
13
10
3
1
3
4
9
11
2
6
5
-1
4
6
4
3
4
1
4
4
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.6
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.1
N
8
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
8
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.9
NE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.5
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.5
NE
8
0.6
NE
10
0.6
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
Energy kJ
12
7
2
26
17
9
5
1
4
15
2
1
51
35
14
10
28
76
55
32
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
3
0.5
E
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
8
0.4
ESE
4
0.1
SE
5
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
NNE
10
0.3
NNE
10
Energy kJ
1
11
7
4
2
1
5
1
10
10
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
12
0.3
ENE
6
0.1
E
5
Energy kJ
2
2
3
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
3
0.8
NE
4
1
NE
5
0.4
ESE
4
0.9
NE
4
0.3
ESE
4
1.1
NNE
4
0.9
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
3
0.4
SE
3
Energy kJ
2
20
49
7
29
3
46
60
7
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
195
195
195
195
195
90
198
207
265
182
551
195
14
45
15
42
185
14
3
182
179
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
9
8
6
6
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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