Razor Blades (Whitburn) Surf Break

Razor Blades (Whitburn) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.95° N 1.35° W

Issued: 12 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Razor Blades (Whitburn) sea temperature is
14.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Razor Blades (Whitburn) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Razor Blades (Whitburn) surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 8 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNE swell with 126 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 8 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Razor Blades (Whitburn) this week:

The surf forecast for Razor Blades (Whitburn) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Razor Blades (Whitburn) in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 8th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 11th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Razor Blades (Whitburn) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, calm by Wed morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.3
N
8
0.6
N
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
N
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.7
N
4
1.3
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
0.9
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
1
4
2
8
12
55
62
24
15
21
66
43
37
22
12
126
80
39
21
31
Wind (km/h)
20
W
20
WNW
25
W
30
WNW
20
WNW
20
W
10
WNW
5
SE
5
W
5
SSW
15
SE
5
WNW
5
ENE
15
ESE
5
SSE
20
N
20
N
15
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
Wind State
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:34PM3.55m
8:37AM3.85m
9:25PM3.51m
9:31AM3.74m
10:23PM3.48m
10:35AM3.66m
11:27PM3.51m
11:46AM3.67m
00:33AM3.61m
12:58PM3.79m
1:36AM3.79m
2:05PM3.99m
2:34AM4.03m
Low Tide
2:26PM0.73m
2:33AM1.24m
3:10PM0.82m
3:23AM1.34m
4:03PM0.92m
4:24AM1.39m
5:07PM1.00m
5:36AM1.35m
6:19PM1.01m
6:52AM1.19m
7:32PM0.93m
8:03AM0.91m
8:36PM0.78m
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part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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4:35
4:35
4:37
4:37
4:39
4:39
4:41
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9:44
9:43
9:42
9:40
9:40
9:39
9:38
 mm
1
Temp °C
20
20
19
20
21
19
24
23
21
23
24
23
21
22
21
14
14
13
13
13
13
Feels °C
16
17
17
15
19
17
25
23
22
22
22
23
21
20
20
11
11
11
10
10
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
10
0.3
N
8
0.6
N
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
N
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
10
0.6
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.6
NE
6
Energy kJ
2
1
4
2
8
12
55
62
24
15
21
66
43
37
22
2
1
1
31
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
4
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
6
0.3
N
4
0.2
N
7
0.1
NE
12
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
ESE
3
0.3
ESE
4
Energy kJ
1
2
1
2
4
6
8
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.2
N
6
Energy kJ
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
NW
4
0.4
WNW
3
0.8
WNW
4
0.4
NNW
4
0.3
W
2
0.4
SE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
SE
4
0.7
N
4
1.3
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
0.9
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
Energy kJ
4
3
3
19
7
1
2
3
6
12
126
80
39
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
424
338
263
277
424
303
7
7
283
303
63
0
283
377
433
417
322
31
336
383
428
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
9
5
6
6
5
8
6
5
5
5
9
9
7
4
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Information about the Razor Blades (Whitburn) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Razor Blades (Whitburn) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Razor Blades (Whitburn) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Razor Blades (Whitburn) 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 (Razor Blades (Whitburn)) 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 Razor Blades (Whitburn) 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.

Razor Blades (Whitburn) is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Sunderland. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sunderland. Sunderland has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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