Surf Break

Lat Long: 56.01° N 2.51° W

White Sands Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 01 Nov 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's White Sands sea temperature is
11.8°C
0.4° 

White Sands surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


White Sands surf forecast from 1 Nov 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNE swell with 49 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Sands this week:

The most powerful waves expected at White Sands in the next 16 days are 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 2nd Nov)3ft (0.9m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Sands over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
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0
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0
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0
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0
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0
0
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0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.7
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
6
0.9
NE
6
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
E
5
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
5
0.5
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
4
0.2
NNE
12
0.6
ENE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
42
33
22
44
21
22
30
17
14
5
5
4
22
14
16
15
7
14
12
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
NNW
15
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
ENE
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
15
E
15
E
15
ENE
10
NE
15
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:54PM3.79m
8:01AM3.60m
8:12PM3.72m
9:20AM3.60m
9:27PM3.79m
10:28AM3.74m
10:32PM3.95m
11:24AM3.94m
11:28PM4.12m
12:09PM4.12m
00:16AM4.27m
12:49PM4.26m
1:00AM4.36m
Low Tide
1:07AM0.91m
1:38PM1.60m
2:36AM0.98m
3:11PM1.63m
4:01AM0.87m
4:30PM1.46m
5:05AM0.69m
5:27PM1.21m
5:53AM0.54m
6:13PM0.95m
6:34AM0.45m
6:51PM0.73m
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Temp °C
11
10
9
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10
10
10
9
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8
9
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9
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10
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Feels °C
9
6
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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 16 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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