North Berwick surf break

North Berwick surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 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
10.0° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 19th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 20th May)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

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.3
NE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
224
178
82
53
11
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
Wind (km/h)
20
S
20
S
25
WSW
35
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
25
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
20
W
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
W
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:00PM4.51m
5:14AM4.40m
5:57PM4.27m
6:08AM4.25m
7:00PM4.00m
7:08AM4.08m
8:06PM3.76m
8:12AM3.93m
9:15PM3.62m
9:19AM3.83m
10:21PM3.59m
10:25AM3.79m
11:21PM3.63m
11:25AM3.80m
Low Tide
10:57PM0.50m
11:24AM0.15m
11:47PM0.79m
12:20PM0.34m
00:41AM1.09m
1:21PM0.56m
1:41AM1.35m
2:31PM0.75m
2:52AM1.53m
3:45PM0.86m
4:09AM1.56m
4:55PM0.90m
5:19AM1.46m
light rain
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clear
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:50
4:48
4:46
4:45
4:43
4:41
4:39
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:23
9:25
9:27
9:29
9:30
9:31
9:34
9:36
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Temp °C
14
12
14
15
12
16
18
16
21
21
17
18
20
16
20
22
18
21
22
16
13
11
8
8
8
7
11
14
13
18
17
15
14
16
13
18
20
16
18
18
13
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
6
0.2
ENE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.5
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.3
NE
4
Energy kJ
6
178
82
53
11
3
3
2
1
5
15
8
8
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.3
SE
6
0.2
E
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
6
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
1
2
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ESE
7
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
S
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
S
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.3
SW
2
0.2
WSW
2
0.2
SSW
2
0.2
SSW
2
0.2
SSW
2
Energy kJ
224
2
9
2
1
3
2
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
351
0
0
29
127
126
224
224
285
285
261
195
144
298
202
195
195
195
195
224
248
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
1
4
2
4
3
3
2
3
2
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
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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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