Yellowcraig Beach Surf Break

Yellowcraig Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 56.07° N 2.78° W

Issued: 6 am 15 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yellowcraig Beach sea temperature is
12.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Yellowcraig Beach surf forecast from 15 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, NE swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 15 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with NE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yellowcraig Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Yellowcraig Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Yellowcraig Beach in the next 16 days are 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 15th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 15th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 15th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Yellowcraig Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Fri morning, light winds from the S by Sat night).

Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
10
1.1
NE
9
1
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NNE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.7
SE
5
0.6
ESE
5
0.5
SE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
5
0.1
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
176
132
59
35
12
14
20
19
13
13
6
24
17
15
2
6
3
2
2
1
Wind (km/h)
10
E
20
E
10
ESE
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
S
20
SW
25
WSW
15
SSW
25
WSW
25
SSW
30
S
35
SSW
25
SW
10
SW
25
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
SSW
15
WSW
15
W
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
3:05PM4.52m
3:25AM4.51m
4:00PM4.54m
4:15AM4.58m
4:55PM4.47m
5:05AM4.58m
5:50PM4.31m
5:57AM4.51m
6:46PM4.11m
6:49AM4.36m
7:42PM3.90m
7:44AM4.17m
8:38PM3.72m
Low Tide
9:11PM0.38m
9:36AM0.05m
9:59PM0.43m
10:27AM-0.03m
10:47PM0.55m
11:18AM-0.01m
11:35PM0.73m
12:11PM0.12m
00:24AM0.94m
1:04PM0.33m
1:16AM1.15m
1:59PM0.58m
2:11AM1.34m
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4:22
4:22
4:22
4:22
4:22
4:22
4:22
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9:59
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
10:00
 mm
2
1
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
12
13
11
14
16
15
16
19
16
19
18
19
19
16
14
17
18
16
12
15
14
Feels °C
8
8
8
14
17
14
13
14
14
14
13
15
14
13
12
12
13
13
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
9
1
NE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
NE
9
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.7
SE
5
0.6
ESE
5
0.5
SE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
5
Energy kJ
184
176
132
59
35
11
5
20
19
13
13
6
24
17
15
2
6
3
2
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NE
10
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
139
2
12
14
5
4
1
1
1
6
2
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
SSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
2
0.4
S
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SSW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
SE
3
Energy kJ
2
3
1
1
2
3
2
1
3
3
7
5
2
3
3
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
258
0
17
48
192
182
127
192
221
221
284
284
192
127
295
452
192
231
667
641
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
4
7
4
7
4
9
6
6
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Information about the Yellowcraig Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Yellowcraig Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Yellowcraig Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Yellowcraig Beach 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 (Yellowcraig Beach) 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 Yellowcraig Beach 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.

Yellowcraig Beach is 19 km (12 miles) from Buckhaven. If you plan a holiday in Scotland - East Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Buckhaven. Buckhaven has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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