North Berwick surf break

North Berwick surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 14 Apr 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
7.8° 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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 15th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 15th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 20th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SW by Wed night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 6°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
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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
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.5
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
ENE
1.1
NE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)776667787765554777688
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1017191616253148291712352225778191244210
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSW
30
SSW
30
SW
25
WSW
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
S
20
S
15
SSW
25
NW
25
NW
20
N
25
N
30
ENE
30
ENE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:50PM
3.89
1:29AM
3.96
1:31PM
4.21
2:06AM
4.26
2:11PM
4.49
2:43AM
4.49
2:51PM
4.70
3:20AM
4.62
3:33PM
4.80
3:59AM
4.63
4:17PM
4.77
4:40AM
4.53
5:05PM
4.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:11PM
0.65
7:26AM
0.97
7:49PM
0.31
8:04AM
0.66
8:26PM
0.05
8:42AM
0.38
9:04PM
-0.09
9:21AM
0.18
9:44PM
-0.09
10:01AM
0.08
10:25PM
0.06
10:43AM
0.10
11:09PM
0.34
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:09--6:05--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54--
Sunset-8:14--8:15--8:17--8:20--8:22--8:23--8:25-
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--4-32-----2-12--2---
Temp. °C1112111513101213101313121011910108666
Feels °C (?)7771194566998674443-2-2-1
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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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