Razor Blades (Whitburn) surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 11 Dec 2025 GMT
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Razor Blades (Whitburn) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Razor Blades (Whitburn) sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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

The surf forecast for Razor Blades (Whitburn) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Razor Blades (Whitburn) in the next 12 days are 1.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Dec 18) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 12th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 12th Dec)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 19th Dec)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Razor Blades (Whitburn) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri morning, strong winds from the SW by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun night, light winds from the WSW by Tue night).

Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
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
S
0.4
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.5
N
0.3
NNE
0.1
N
0.1
N
1.1
S
1.5
SSE
0.2
ESE
1
SE
0.8
SE
0.5
SE
0.3
SE
0.8
S
1.3
S
0.3
SE
0.8
SE
Period(s) (?)4131211111010109955767654567
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)968109130906251182254117580521941880564
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
25
S
20
S
10
W
20
SW
25
SW
35
SW
40
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
25
S
25
S
15
W
15
W
10
SW
30
S
35
SSW
20
SW
20
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:09PM
3.83
9:12AM
3.39
9:12PM
3.64
10:15AM
3.33
10:18PM
3.52
11:14AM
3.36
11:21PM
3.48
12:06PM
3.44
12:17AM
3.52
12:52PM
3.56
1:08AM
3.62
1:33PM
3.68
1:53AM
3.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:49AM
0.84
3:03PM
1.57
3:53AM
1.02
4:13PM
1.63
4:57AM
1.12
5:23PM
1.57
5:56AM
1.16
6:22PM
1.43
6:46AM
1.13
7:11PM
1.25
7:31AM
1.08
7:52PM
1.07
8:11AM
1.00
Thu
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Sunrise--8:19--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:23--8:25--8:25
Sunset3:37--3:37--3:37--3:37--3:37--3:37--3:37--
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
light rain
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1010109891011121211111011887810108
Feels °C (?)545532235624454430453
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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 12 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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