North Berwick surf break

North Berwick surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 06 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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 8th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 8th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 12th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 3°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat night).

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.6
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.1
E
1.3
E
1.1
E
1
E
Period(s) (?)99109911666667766778888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1571916172462606048333538606610268149241157111
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
S
5
ENE
20
SE
10
SSW
5
S
5
SW
15
SSW
25
WSW
45
W
15
SW
25
S
30
SSW
10
S
5
NW
25
WNW
5
SW
20
W
5
WNW
5
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
off
offoffglassoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
on
crossglasscrosscrossglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:40PM
3.97
5:49AM
3.77
6:18PM
3.66
6:26AM
3.52
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:17AM
0.62
11:36PM
0.92
11:52AM
0.86
12:11AM
1.22
12:32PM
1.14
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
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:18--6:16--6:13--
Sunset-7:58--8:00--8:01--8:04--8:06--8:07--8:09-
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C10111013151315161399610987559118
Feels °C (?)7861011101315113-2-12135-12485
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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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