Razor Blades (Whitburn) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.95° N 1.35° W

Razor Blades (Whitburn) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Razor Blades (Whitburn) sea temperature is
15.9°C
1.3° 

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 1 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with NNW 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Razor Blades (Whitburn) in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 6th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

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Energy kJ
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31
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:45PM4.14m
6:57AM4.33m
7:24PM3.96m
7:42AM4.07m
8:10PM3.72m
8:38AM3.77m
9:10PM3.47m
9:52AM3.49m
10:31PM3.32m
11:27AM3.38m
00:01AM3.39m
12:56PM3.52m
1:16AM3.68m
Low Tide
12:44PM0.27m
00:54AM0.63m
1:21PM0.51m
1:34AM0.80m
2:05PM0.82m
2:22AM1.02m
3:00PM1.16m
3:27AM1.24m
4:17PM1.44m
5:02AM1.34m
5:59PM1.51m
6:45AM1.16m
7:25PM1.33m
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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.

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