Razor Blades (Whitburn) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.95° N 1.35° W

Razor Blades (Whitburn) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Razor Blades (Whitburn) sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.6° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNE swell with 222 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s 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 (Sep 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. 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 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 22nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 22nd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 24th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun morning, calm by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Tuesday
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Friday
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8
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6
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9
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Energy kJ
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222
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
15
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10
SSW
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W
10
SW
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NNW
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SSE
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NNE
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High Tide
11:05AM2.92m
11:34PM2.99m
12:37PM3.00m
00:52AM3.20m
1:39PM3.22m
1:44AM3.49m
2:23PM3.50m
2:24AM3.81m
2:58PM3.78m
2:59AM4.10m
3:30PM4.04m
3:32AM4.36m
4:01PM4.26m
Low Tide
5:03PM1.91m
6:09AM1.65m
6:45PM1.80m
7:27AM1.39m
7:45PM1.55m
8:15AM1.06m
8:27PM1.27m
8:52AM0.72m
9:03PM1.00m
9:26AM0.42m
9:36PM0.74m
9:58AM0.18m
10:09PM0.53m
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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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