North Berwick surf break

North Berwick surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 08 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
7.3° C
(Which is 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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 11th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 11th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 12th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Tue morning).

Wed
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.5
ESE
0.6
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
ESE
2.1
SE
1.8
SE
1.4
ESE
1.7
ESE
1.6
ESE
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.3
ENE
0.2
ENE
0.4
ESE
0.2
E
0.3
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
Period(s) (?)666678778878877666777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)422517275261550026428629248269412292630
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
15
S
30
SW
35
WSW
35
W
20
WSW
20
SE
35
SSE
20
SSW
30
SSW
35
S
40
SSW
35
SSW
35
SW
30
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
15
W
10
ENE
15
SE
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:04PM
3.35
7:14AM
3.28
8:09PM
3.08
8:28AM
3.11
9:38PM
2.96
9:58AM
3.12
11:02PM
3.05
11:11AM
3.30
12:03AM
3.30
12:06PM
3.57
12:50AM
3.62
12:50PM
3.89
1:29AM
3.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:51AM
1.51
1:22PM
1.42
1:45AM
1.76
2:34PM
1.63
3:04AM
1.92
4:16PM
1.63
4:47AM
1.86
5:38PM
1.38
5:58AM
1.61
6:30PM
1.02
6:46AM
1.30
7:11PM
0.65
7:26AM
0.97
Wed
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Sunrise--6:22--6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:05
Sunset8:01--8:04--8:06--8:07--8:09--8:12--8:14--
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
light rain
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light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1711109789668797710106910712
Feels °C (?)14840-243-200-11-1-24426737
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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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