North Berwick surf break

North Berwick surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 08 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
9.8° 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 Monday (May 11) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at North Berwick in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 11th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 15th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNE by Sun afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Tue afternoon).

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
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
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
NNE
9
1
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
5
1.3
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
8
1.1
NE
7
0.8
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
5
0.9
NNE
4
1.7
NNE
7
1.4
NE
7
2.1
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
8
11
16
47
35
23
8
6
140
356
105
43
19
13
5
2
2
33
244
178
587
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
15
W
20
NE
25
NE
20
ENE
5
NE
20
W
25
WNW
20
N
15
NNW
5
W
15
WSW
25
W
35
W
30
WSW
25
W
20
N
25
N
30
N
25
N
10
NW
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:58AM3.47m
7:50PM3.16m
7:58AM3.37m
9:00PM3.09m
9:06AM3.35m
10:09PM3.17m
10:11AM3.43m
11:08PM3.38m
11:09AM3.61m
11:59PM3.65m
12:01PM3.85m
00:44AM3.95m
12:50PM4.12m
1:28AM4.21m
Low Tide
1:09PM1.25m
1:22AM1.63m
2:10PM1.37m
2:25AM1.75m
3:22PM1.37m
3:41AM1.75m
4:33PM1.21m
4:55AM1.60m
5:31PM0.96m
5:54AM1.34m
6:22PM0.67m
6:44AM1.03m
7:08PM0.41m
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5:11
5:09
5:07
5:05
5:03
5:01
5:00
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9:02
9:05
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:13
9:15
1
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
11
12
11
7
8
7
11
12
5
7
11
10
14
13
9
11
10
7
10
11
8
6
7
8
1
2
3
6
5
-2
3
8
5
6
4
2
6
5
-1
4
5
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
NE
9
0.7
NE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
5
0.1
E
5
1.1
NE
7
0.8
NE
6
0.5
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
NE
6
0.1
NE
5
1.6
NE
8
Energy kJ
25
11
6
1
3
23
8
4
1
105
43
19
13
5
1
372
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
NE
4
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
8
8
16
2
1
3
2
7
2
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
N
11
0.1
NE
12
0.1
N
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
3
3
6
2
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
3
1
NE
5
0.9
NE
5
0.5
W
3
1.3
NNE
6
1.7
NNE
8
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.7
WSW
3
0.2
N
5
0.9
NNE
4
1.7
NNE
7
1.4
NE
7
2.1
NNE
8
Energy kJ
9
47
35
4
140
356
3
5
10
10
2
33
244
178
587
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
94
90
270
282
282
103
90
90
55
55
14
15
137
137
141
288
581
381
501
507
55
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
3
4
1
2
2
1
1
4
2
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
4
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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