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White Sands surf Forecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 26 Apr 2024 BST
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White Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's White Sands sea temperature is 7.7°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 8.0 °C max: 8.9 °C min: 6.4 °C)
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White Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's White Sands sea temperature is 7.7°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 8.0 °C max: 8.9 °C min: 6.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Sands this week:

The surf forecast for White Sands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 28) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Sands in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 3rd May)8ft (2.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Sands over the next 12 days.

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Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
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 (?)
0.6
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.5
E
0.9
ENE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
1
ENE
0.9
SE
0.8
ESE
0.7
ESE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.9
ENE
1.1
NE
1.6
ENE
2.1
NE
2.3
NE
2.2
NNE
2.5
NE
2
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.1
E
0.8
ENE
1.7
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.2
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)8888855678665565567778778768109999111010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)503224222214511281601135041234842366220336350845068941718615371229318394227141143149254195173
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
10
ENE
10
SSE
10
ESE
20
E
10
E
20
NNE
10
N
15
SW
20
S
10
SSE
20
SE
30
SE
30
ESE
25
ESE
15
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
5
N
0
ENE
15
E
25
NE
25
NE
10
ESE
15
NE
25
NNE
15
NE
15
SSE
30
SE
35
SSE
15
SE
55
S
35
SSW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
oncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:35PM
4.22
4:49AM
4.11
5:11PM
4.05
5:24AM
3.96
5:51PM
3.84
6:05AM
3.78
6:42PM
3.61
6:59AM
3.62
7:51PM
3.42
8:10AM
3.51
9:15PM
3.37
9:30AM
3.54
10:35PM
3.51
10:43AM
3.73
11:42PM
3.78
11:46AM
4.02
12:37AM
4.10
12:41PM
4.33
1:25AM
4.39
1:32PM
4.60
2:09AM
4.59
2:20PM
4.78
2:51AM
4.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:21AM
0.52
10:39PM
0.64
10:55AM
0.61
11:13PM
0.83
11:33AM
0.76
11:52PM
1.04
12:17PM
0.95
12:38AM
1.28
1:12PM
1.12
1:36AM
1.50
2:23PM
1.22
2:53AM
1.64
3:49PM
1.14
4:23AM
1.60
5:10PM
0.87
5:38AM
1.36
6:12PM
0.52
6:36AM
1.04
7:04PM
0.21
7:25AM
0.71
7:50PM
0.00
8:10AM
0.41
8:34PM
-0.06
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise5:35--5:33--5:31--5:28--5:26--5:24--5:22--5:20--5:18--5:16--5:13--5:11--
Sunset-8:39--8:42--8:44--8:45--8:47--8:50--8:52--8:53--8:55--8:58--9:00--9:01-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------------121-----31---
Temp. °C67577678711121012129888998111295667768914171513
Feels °C (?)231312263797654543445884123221048788

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NE by Fri night).

Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Sun night, near gales from the S by Tue morning).

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Information about the White Sands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for White Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at White Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our White Sands 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 (White Sands) 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 White Sands 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.

White Sands is 35 km (22 miles) from Musselburgh. If you plan a holiday in Scotland - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Musselburgh. Musselburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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