Razor Blades (Whitburn) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.95° N 1.35° W

Razor Blades (Whitburn) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Razor Blades (Whitburn) sea temperature is
15.5° C
1.4° 

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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NNE swell with 641 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s 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 Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 18th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 20th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
5
0.7
N
4
1.1
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
6
1.5
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
7
2
NNE
9
1.9
NNE
9
1.9
NNE
9
1.5
NNE
9
1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
5
0.6
NNE
5
1
NNE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
22
15
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13
10
14
74
56
223
263
603
537
641
339
113
73
68
30
20
96
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
15
NE
5
NNW
10
N
15
NNE
15
NNW
25
N
20
N
10
NNW
25
N
25
N
20
NNW
20
N
15
NE
15
SW
10
N
10
ENE
15
NW
20
N
25
N
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
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cross
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cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:55PM4.44m
5:05AM4.69m
5:45PM4.42m
5:51AM4.75m
6:32PM4.32m
6:37AM4.68m
7:19PM4.14m
7:23AM4.50m
8:05PM3.92m
8:10AM4.22m
8:52PM3.69m
9:00AM3.90m
9:42PM3.48m
Low Tide
10:51AM-0.02m
11:09PM0.47m
11:39AM-0.16m
11:54PM0.50m
12:25PM-0.16m
00:37AM0.60m
1:10PM-0.02m
1:19AM0.75m
1:54PM0.23m
2:02AM0.94m
2:38PM0.56m
2:47AM1.15m
3:24PM0.91m
3:37AM1.35m
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Temp °C
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17
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Feels °C
12
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15
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10
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9
10
9
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17
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9
12
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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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