# Pease Bay Surf Report & Forecast

> Pease Bay surf report for today and a 7-day forecast. Edinburgh's friendly beachbreak. Needs a North Sea swell and rewards a south-west wind.

- Page type: Surf forecast for one break
- Canonical URL: https://swellotter.com/spot/pease
- Last updated: 2026-11-09

Pease Bay is a beachbreak in Scotland. It works best on a north-east swell with a south-west wind, which blows offshore there. Best tide: low to mid. It suits beginner and intermediate surfers. It is usually at its best in January, March and November. The sea ranges from about 7°C to 15°C over the year.

In three years of Open-Meteo data (2023 to 2025), Pease Bay had rideable surf (2+ stars) on 47% of days and good surf (3+ stars) on 17%, was flat on 39% and 8ft or bigger on 1%. The most consistent month is March (68% of days rideable) and the quietest is August (28%). A typical winter day's best surf is about 1.7ft against 0.8ft in summer, the wind blows offshore for 4+ daylight hours on 43% of days, the average wind is 10.4 knots and about 995mm of rain falls a year.

## Key facts
- Region: Scotland, Scotland
- Coordinates: 55.95, -2.31
- Type: Beachbreak; bottom: Sand; wave: Peaks, 50-100m rides
- Best swell: north-east (NE); offshore wind: south-west (SW)
- Best tide: Low to mid
- Suits: beginner, intermediate
- Best months: January, March, November
- Sea temperature over the year: 7–15°C

## Live forecast
The live 7-day forecast (surf height, star rating, swell, wind, tides, sunrise and sunset) is on https://swellotter.com/spot/pease, refreshed at least hourly.


## About Pease Bay
Pease Bay is a small sandy bay on the East Lothian and Borders coast, just off the A1. It picks up swell from the east and north-east and breaks gently over sand, which makes it a popular spot for Edinburgh surfers and beginners.

A south-west wind is offshore, so it often works when the west coast is blown out. It needs the North Sea to come alive, which happens mostly from autumn to spring. The bay is fronted by a holiday park, so expect caravans as your backdrop.

## Positives
- Sheltered, friendly beachbreak
- Within an hour of Edinburgh
- Good for learners
- Picks up east swell

## Negatives
- Cold water
- Needs an east or north-east swell
- Holiday park dominates the bay
- Flat for long spells

## Travel
- Getting there: Leave the A1 near Cockburnspath and follow the steep lane down to the bay, about 50 minutes from Edinburgh. Dunbar is the nearest station.
- Parking: Limited parking near the beach. Use the public spaces and pay where asked.
- Where to stay: Caravans at the bay, and B&Bs and hotels in Dunbar and the Borders.
- Hazards: Rips on bigger days, cold water and a steep, narrow road down to the beach.
- Nearby breaks: Belhaven Bay at Dunbar and Coldingham Bay to the south.

## Month by month (three years of history, 2023 to 2025)
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Flat days | Typical best surf | Sea temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65% | 27% | 30% | 1.9ft | 7.2°C | 64mm |
| Feb | 41% | 16% | 44% | 1.5ft | 6.7°C | 56mm |
| Mar | 68% | 33% | 19% | 2.7ft | 6.7°C | 77mm |
| Apr | 47% | 12% | 28% | 1.8ft | 8.2°C | 67mm |
| May | 33% | 5% | 41% | 1.3ft | 11.2°C | 60mm |
| Jun | 29% | 3% | 62% | 0.7ft | 13.1°C | 59mm |
| Jul | 30% | 6% | 63% | 0.9ft | 14.2°C | 106mm |
| Aug | 28% | 4% | 63% | 0.7ft | 15.3°C | 70mm |
| Sep | 49% | 14% | 40% | 1.3ft | 14.1°C | 66mm |
| Oct | 55% | 22% | 30% | 1.6ft | 12.3°C | 147mm |
| Nov | 64% | 28% | 24% | 2.7ft | 10.6°C | 110mm |
| Dec | 57% | 29% | 28% | 1.8ft | 8.9°C | 113mm |

## Questions
### What conditions does Pease Bay need?
Pease Bay works best on a north-east swell with a south-west wind, which blows offshore there. It is a beachbreak with shifting peaks over sand, and rides run about 50 to 100m. Best tide: Low to mid. In 2023–2025 the wind blew offshore for 4+ daylight hours on 43% of days, and Pease Bay had rideable surf (2+ stars) on 47% of days.

### When is the best time to surf Pease Bay?
March is the most reliable month at Pease Bay: in 2023–2025 it had good surf (3+ stars) on 33% of days. The best run of months is March, November and December, and winter (December to February) is the strongest season overall. Offshore winds are most common in January, when they blow for 4+ daylight hours on 60% of days. For good winter days, Pease Bay ranks 25th of the 39 Scotland breaks we track. Winter is the most consistent, with 54% of days rideable, but the water is coldest then.

### Is Pease Bay good for surfing in summer?
Often not: Pease Bay was flat on 63% of June to August days in 2023–2025, so keep a summer trip flexible. Good (3+ star) days made up 4% of summer, and July was the best summer month (30% rideable). The sea reaches about 15°C by late summer. For summer consistency it ranks 29th of the 39 Scotland breaks we track.

### What wetsuit do I need at Pease Bay?
At Pease Bay you need a 5/4 from November to May, a 4/3 from June to July and from September to October and a 3/2 in August. Wear boots through the 5/4 months, and add a hood and gloves from December to April, when the sea is under 10°C. In February, the coldest month, Pease Bay had good surf on 16% of days, against 4% in August. The sea is coldest in February at about 7°C and warmest in August at about 15°C, while the air reaches about 9°C on a February afternoon.

### How big do the waves get at Pease Bay?
On a typical day the best surf at Pease Bay is about 1.7ft in winter and 0.8ft in summer. Days of 8ft or more are rare here (1% of days in 2023–2025). It was flat on 39% of days, most often in July.

### Is Pease Bay good for beginners?
Yes. Pease Bay is one of the better places to learn in Scottish Borders, with sand underfoot and gentle whitewater on small days. The gentlest months that still have surf are February, April and September.

### Is it safe to surf at Pease Bay?
Yes when it's small, but know this. Rips on bigger days, cold water and a steep, narrow road down to the beach. We know of no lifeguard cover, so never surf it alone.

### Where do you park for Pease Bay?
Limited parking near the beach. Use the public spaces and pay where asked.

### How do I get to Pease Bay, and where can I stay?
Leave the A1 near Cockburnspath and follow the steep lane down to the bay, about 50 minutes from Edinburgh. Dunbar is the nearest station. Where to stay: Caravans at the bay, and B&Bs and hotels in Dunbar and the Borders.

### Where else can I surf near Pease Bay?
Close to Pease Bay: Belhaven Bay at Dunbar and Coldingham Bay to the south.

## Next steps
- [Pease Bay live surf forecast](https://swellotter.com/spot/pease)
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