North Berwick surf break

North Berwick surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 19 Dec 2025 GMT
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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
8.8° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Berwick in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Dec 21) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Mon 22nd Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 23rd Dec)6ft (1.8m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 26th Dec)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for North Berwick over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the S by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.3
S
0.1
N
0.1
N
1.2
ESE
0.1
N
0.1
NE
1.8
E
2
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.4
E
2.1
E
2.2
E
2
E
1.6
E
1.2
E
1
E
1.1
NE
1.8
NNE
Period(s) (?)12123121261197887788887767
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3303399233064703632761995176385152831398990290
Wind
(km/h)
40
WSW
20
SW
15
SSE
10
SE
20
SE
20
ESE
15
E
20
E
30
ESE
15
SE
5
SE
10
ESE
10
E
10
E
10
ESE
10
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
5
SSE
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
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High Tide
/ height (m)
2:10AM
3.93
2:21PM
4.04
2:48AM
3.94
2:57PM
4.11
3:26AM
3.91
3:33PM
4.14
4:04AM
3.84
4:09PM
4.14
4:43AM
3.75
4:46PM
4.10
5:25AM
3.67
5:26PM
4.02
6:10AM
3.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:51PM
0.74
8:06AM
0.88
8:28PM
0.64
8:42AM
0.85
9:06PM
0.58
9:17AM
0.85
9:44PM
0.56
9:52AM
0.90
10:22PM
0.58
10:28AM
0.97
11:01PM
0.62
11:06AM
1.08
11:42PM
0.68
11:49AM
1.20
Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise--8:40--8:40--8:41--8:41--8:41--8:41--8:41
Sunset3:36--3:36--3:36--3:37--3:37--3:37--3:38--
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part cloud
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clear
part cloud
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light rain
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light rain
light rain
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light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C988778899888888864454
Feels °C (?)01432345345556552-1021
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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 12 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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