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White Sands surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 11 Feb 2026 GMT
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White Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's White Sands sea temperature is
6.3° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Sands this week:

The surf forecast for White Sands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Sands in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Feb 16) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 13th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 14th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Thu 12th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Sands over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Temperatures will be slightly above freezing (max 4°C on Wed afternoon, min 1°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary A dusting of snow turning to light rain (total 2mm) on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Sun afternoon, min 1°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun night, calm by Mon night).

Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
E
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
ENE
2
ENE
1.5
E
1.3
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.6
NNE
1.4
SE
0.9
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.3
ESE
1.3
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.3
NNE
1
NNE
1.8
ENE
1.2
NNE
Period(s) (?)8888888779968898998610
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)617114598477854130120789147176581271063716206377228131245304
Wind
(km/h)
40
E
40
ENE
40
ENE
35
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
15
NE
15
WNW
15
WSW
20
SW
15
S
35
SSE
35
W
40
WSW
20
W
15
NW
10
W
10
SE
15
ESE
40
ESE
55
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		onononononcross-
on		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		crossoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:54PM
3.10
10:31AM
3.11
11:16PM
3.19
11:41AM
3.32
12:17AM
3.40
12:33PM
3.62
1:04AM
3.65
1:13PM
3.94
1:42AM
3.90
1:49PM
4.25
2:17AM
4.12
2:21PM
4.50
2:51AM
4.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:55AM
1.86
4:48PM
1.73
5:27AM
1.72
6:02PM
1.47
6:22AM
1.47
6:49PM
1.13
7:02AM
1.20
7:28PM
0.79
7:37AM
0.94
8:02PM
0.47
8:10AM
0.71
8:35PM
0.20
8:42AM
0.54
Wed
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Sunrise--7:43--7:41--7:37--7:35--7:33--7:31--7:28
Sunset5:02--5:06--5:07--5:09--5:12--5:14--5:16--
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light snow
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
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cloud
cloud
mod rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
5101--11----11------910
Temp. °C444334334533665534553
Feels °C (?)-5-5-6-6-4-3-1-2-1-1-5-3-3-301-100-4-9
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Information about the White Sands Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for White Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at White Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our White Sands 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 (White Sands) 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 White Sands 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.

White Sands is 35 km (22 miles) from Musselburgh. If you plan a holiday in Scotland - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Musselburgh. Musselburgh has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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