Yellowcraig Beach Surf Break

Yellowcraig Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 56.07° N 2.78° W

Issued: 12 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yellowcraig Beach sea temperature is
13.6° C

Normal for this time of year

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NE swell with 65 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Yellowcraig Beach this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Yellowcraig Beach in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 12th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
11
0.3
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.8
NE
4
1
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.5
NE
4
0.5
NE
6
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
4
1
2
7
5
4
5
20
35
20
15
15
53
21
9
15
59
51
32
26
29
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
WSW
20
WSW
20
W
20
WSW
15
SW
20
W
20
W
10
WSW
0
SE
10
E
25
NE
20
NE
15
ENE
10
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
ESE
10
ENE
15
ENE
5
ESE
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
8:24PM3.56m
8:28AM3.75m
9:20PM3.54m
9:31AM3.68m
10:23PM3.56m
10:42AM3.70m
11:28PM3.66m
11:54AM3.82m
00:31AM3.84m
1:02PM4.02m
1:30AM4.08m
2:04PM4.24m
2:24AM4.33m
Low Tide
1:50PM0.82m
2:05AM1.31m
2:43PM0.92m
3:05AM1.37m
3:46PM1.01m
4:16AM1.34m
4:58PM1.03m
5:32AM1.18m
6:11PM0.95m
6:42AM0.91m
7:15PM0.80m
7:44AM0.56m
8:11PM0.64m
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:33
4:35
4:35
4:37
4:39
4:39
4:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:55
9:55
9:54
9:53
9:52
9:52
9:50
 mm
1
2
4
Temp °C
16
17
17
22
24
19
23
25
21
22
21
19
12
13
13
14
14
14
16
17
16
Feels °C
12
14
14
20
22
17
21
23
20
22
21
19
8
9
11
11
11
12
13
13
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.3
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
SE
4
0.1
N
8
0.5
NE
4
0.5
NE
6
0.7
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
6
0.6
NE
7
Energy kJ
7
5
4
1
20
35
20
15
2
1
9
15
59
51
32
24
29
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
5
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.3
ENE
8
0.5
E
7
0.4
E
6
Energy kJ
1
1
5
1
1
1
1
12
25
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.3
SW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.8
NE
4
1
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.6
NNE
6
Energy kJ
4
2
1
1
1
2
1
15
53
21
26
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
201
284
281
221
258
192
182
180
17
186
244
288
192
192
222
284
298
17
288
284
83
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
9
8
8
8
8
6
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
9
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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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