Razor Blades (Whitburn) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.95° N 1.35° W

Razor Blades (Whitburn) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Razor Blades (Whitburn) sea temperature is
16.6° C
1.9° 

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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, NNE swell with 236 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Razor Blades (Whitburn) in the next 16 days are 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 28th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Thu afternoon, light winds from the W by Fri morning).

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
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0.5
N
8
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.3
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8
0.3
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8
0.6
N
5
0.5
N
5
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
55
41
39
26
14
29
25
23
23
12
12
19
12
29
18
18
40
36
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39
Wind (km/h)
20
W
25
WNW
10
SW
20
SW
25
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
20
SW
5
W
20
W
25
W
25
WNW
15
WNW
10
W
15
WSW
15
W
20
WNW
15
W
15
WNW
20
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
3:07PM3.56m
3:20AM3.76m
3:48PM3.71m
3:58AM3.98m
4:26PM3.84m
4:33AM4.17m
5:01PM3.92m
5:06AM4.32m
5:35PM3.98m
5:38AM4.39m
6:08PM3.99m
6:10AM4.40m
6:41PM3.97m
Low Tide
9:21PM1.18m
9:46AM0.88m
9:58PM1.01m
10:23AM0.65m
10:32PM0.86m
10:59AM0.47m
11:05PM0.77m
11:33AM0.34m
11:38PM0.72m
12:07PM0.29m
00:11AM0.72m
12:40PM0.30m
00:45AM0.78m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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