Yellowcraig Beach Surf Break
Lat Long: 56.07° N 2.78° W

Yellowcraig Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Yellowcraig Beach

Issued: 12 pm 02 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Yellowcraig Beach sea temperature is
12.1° C

1.5°C warmer than 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 2 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ESE swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with SE 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 4th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 4th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 4th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the WSW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the SSW by Sat night).

Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
Monday
8
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.6
ESE
6
1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.7
W
4
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.9
WSW
4
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.7
SE
5
0.5
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
7
7
6
6
23
88
93
24
12
2
1
1
1
1
27
21
1
1
30
20
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
25
SW
20
SE
15
SSW
10
S
20
W
25
WSW
30
W
20
WSW
10
S
10
SSE
20
S
5
SSW
20
SSW
25
WSW
10
S
20
SSE
25
WNW
25
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:30PM3.89m
4:38AM3.98m
5:10PM3.76m
5:16AM3.92m
5:51PM3.61m
5:56AM3.85m
6:36PM3.47m
6:39AM3.76m
7:24PM3.37m
7:25AM3.68m
8:18PM3.33m
8:18AM3.62m
9:15PM3.37m
Low Tide
10:07AM0.63m
10:21PM0.93m
10:46AM0.69m
10:58PM1.03m
11:26AM0.77m
11:35PM1.15m
12:08PM0.88m
00:14AM1.27m
12:52PM0.97m
00:58AM1.40m
1:40PM1.04m
1:49AM1.50m
2:33PM1.06m
2:48AM1.55m
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clear
clear
4:31
4:31
4:30
4:28
4:28
4:26
4:26
9:45
9:47
9:49
9:50
9:51
9:52
9:52
2
5
1
1
4
3
3
2
1
4
3
Temp °C
15
16
13
14
14
12
12
15
12
14
15
11
14
16
14
17
17
14
13
15
12
14
14
12
9
12
9
10
11
6
8
10
8
10
12
12
12
12
13
9
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.6
ESE
6
1
SE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.3
SSW
4
0.1
E
5
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.1
SE
5
0.7
SE
5
0.5
SE
6
Energy kJ
6
7
7
6
6
23
88
93
24
3
1
1
1
27
11
1
30
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
NE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
NNE
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
SE
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
10
Energy kJ
1
2
5
3
1
5
10
4
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
NE
6
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
E
5
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SE
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.6
WSW
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.7
W
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
SSW
2
0.6
ESE
3
0.9
SE
5
0.5
SW
3
0.9
WSW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.9
SE
4
0.5
SW
3
Energy kJ
2
4
1
8
7
12
3
1
8
38
4
21
2
31
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
241
244
288
284
221
241
0
46
76
144
192
221
221
241
245
284
199
192
281
281
127
Best forecast wave conditions in Scotland - East Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
4
2
2
2
4
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
8
9
9
9
7
8
9
6
5
9
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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