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White Sands surfForecast / Scot – East Coast / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 16 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 Saturday (Feb 21) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at White Sands in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Feb 17) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 5s period and expected on Monday (Feb 23) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 21st Feb)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 21st Feb)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 17th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Thu morning, min 1°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, strong winds from the SE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Fri night, near gales from the SW by Sat night).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
N
2.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
1.7
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.6
ESE
2.1
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.5
ESE
1
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.6
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
SE
0.1
N
0.2
ESE
0.1
N
0.2
N
Period(s) (?)69111010678887787776971111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1811119147456718415438539539422619323411062421752529
Wind
(km/h)
40
NW
30
NNW
20
N
20
E
30
SE
45
SE
40
ESE
35
ESE
30
SE
30
SSE
40
S
25
S
30
WSW
40
WSW
35
WSW
45
SW
45
WSW
40
SW
55
WSW
50
W
35
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:17AM
4.12
2:21PM
4.50
2:51AM
4.30
2:54PM
4.69
3:24AM
4.41
3:27PM
4.78
3:58AM
4.45
4:02PM
4.78
4:33AM
4.39
4:39PM
4.66
5:10AM
4.25
5:20PM
4.44
5:52AM
4.02
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:10AM
0.71
8:35PM
0.20
8:42AM
0.54
9:07PM
0.01
9:15AM
0.43
9:41PM
-0.07
9:49AM
0.40
10:15PM
-0.03
10:25AM
0.44
10:51PM
0.14
11:03AM
0.56
11:31PM
0.42
11:45AM
0.77
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
Sunrise-7:31--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20--7:16-
Sunset--5:16--5:19--5:21--5:22--5:24--5:27--5:30
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cloud
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light rain
light rain
rain showers
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cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C334344454259111112131111867
Feels °C (?)-6-5-2-2-4-7-7-4-4-6-32534623-4-6-2
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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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