North Berwick surf break

North Berwick surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 26 Mar 2026 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
7.5° 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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 2nd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 2nd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 2nd Apr)4ft (1.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Fri night). Mainly near gales.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thu
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
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 (?)
1.2
NNE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.7
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
1
WNW
0.3
NNE
0.4
NNE
1
W
0.9
W
0.9
WNW
0.2
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.2
NNE
0.1
NE
0.8
NNW
0.9
NNE
1.2
NNE
Period(s) (?)121212121110410944410109776378
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)36521615712747213620323127201091914511368179
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
20
SW
30
W
35
W
30
WSW
40
W
40
W
15
WSW
45
SW
45
W
40
W
35
WNW
35
WNW
30
WSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
25
WSW
35
WSW
25
WSW
20
NW
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:39PM
3.43
9:04AM
3.40
10:11PM
3.45
10:27AM
3.56
11:25PM
3.66
11:32AM
3.86
12:20AM
3.92
12:24PM
4.16
1:04AM
4.15
1:07PM
4.40
1:42AM
4.32
1:46PM
4.55
2:16AM
4.41
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:29AM
1.67
3:28PM
1.25
4:19AM
1.64
5:03PM
1.01
5:33AM
1.40
6:03PM
0.68
6:23AM
1.11
6:48PM
0.39
7:02AM
0.85
7:25PM
0.20
7:37AM
0.63
7:59PM
0.11
8:10AM
0.48
Thu
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Sunrise--5:56--5:52--5:50--5:48--5:45--5:41--5:39
Sunset6:35--6:37--6:39--6:42--6:44--6:45--6:47--
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
mod rain
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
----1-------------101-
Temp. °C899856756107891012149111156
Feels °C (?)231-1-3-4-3-1-40-3-10467235-21
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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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