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White Sands surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 18 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for White Sands this week:
The most powerful waves expected at White Sands in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 19th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for White Sands over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | N 6 | SW 3 | W 3 | — | — | |
22 | 22 | 112 | 222 | 86 | 41 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 4:08PM4.72m | 4:27AM4.58m | 5:02PM4.57m | 5:17AM4.46m | 5:59PM4.33m | 6:11AM4.30m | 7:02PM4.06m | 7:10AM4.13m | 8:09PM3.82m | 8:14AM3.98m | 9:18PM3.67m | 9:22AM3.88m | 10:24PM3.63m | 10:27AM3.84m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:13PM0.28m | 10:35AM0.05m | 11:00PM0.51m | 11:26AM0.15m | 11:50PM0.80m | 12:22PM0.34m | 00:43AM1.10m | 1:24PM0.56m | 1:44AM1.37m | 2:33PM0.76m | 2:54AM1.54m | 3:48PM0.88m | 4:12AM1.58m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:41 |
 | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | 9:32 |
— | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 |
8 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — |
 kJ | 22 | 22 | 14 | 127 | 86 | 41 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 6 | SE 6 | E 5 | N 7 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 13 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NE 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 3 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 7 | — | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | SW 3 | SSW 2 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | — | ESE 4 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | SW 2 | SW 3 | W 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 19 | 112 | 222 | — | 3 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | — | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 206 | 260 | 79 | 332 | 15 | 15 | 128 | 130 | 128 | 237 | 237 | 293 | 293 | 206 | 146 | 210 | 206 | 206 | 206 | 206 | 206 |
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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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