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Lat Long: 54.09° N 0.18° W

Bridlington Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bridlington sea temperature is
14.2°C
2.6° 

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


Bridlington surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 24 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, E swell with 816 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 24 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bridlington this week:

The surf forecast for Bridlington over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bridlington in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 24th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 24th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 20th Oct)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the SSW by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Wed afternoon, moderate winds from the S by Thu night).

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Wave
Height (m)
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Period (s)
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N
12
1.7
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7
1.8
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7
1.6
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7
1.6
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7
2
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7
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8
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8
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4
0.3
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5
0.2
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7
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2.2
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7
1.5
NNW
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0.9
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0.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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265
338
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411
796
516
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36
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48
Wind (km/h)
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NE
35
NE
30
ESE
25
ESE
30
ESE
35
ESE
35
ESE
20
SSW
25
SSE
45
WSW
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SW
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WSW
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High Tide
10:24PM3.66m
11:41AM3.39m
11:59PM3.59m
1:17PM3.46m
1:22AM3.73m
2:22PM3.72m
2:20AM4.01m
3:08PM4.06m
3:05AM4.33m
3:46PM4.42m
3:44AM4.67m
4:20PM4.75m
Low Tide
4:14PM1.95m
5:00AM1.77m
5:27PM2.15m
6:29AM1.80m
6:59PM2.13m
7:51AM1.57m
8:13PM1.90m
8:47AM1.21m
9:06PM1.56m
9:31AM0.82m
9:49PM1.19m
10:10AM0.46m
10:28PM0.83m
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Information about the Bridlington Surf forecast

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

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