Cayton Bay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.25° N 0.36° W

Cayton Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cayton Bay Point sea temperature is
16.4°C
1.1° 

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


Cayton Bay Point surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, E swell with 340 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cayton Bay Point this week:

The surf forecast for Cayton Bay Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cayton Bay Point in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cayton Bay Point over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the WSW by Fri night).

Sun
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
6
1
E
5
1.2
E
6
1.6
E
6
1.6
E
7
1.2
ENE
7
1
E
7
0.9
ENE
6
1
E
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.4
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.9
NE
9
0.8
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.8
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
105
57
35
21
51
94
194
264
131
92
68
64
44
17
18
120
68
33
72
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
SE
10
E
20
ENE
20
E
25
E
25
ENE
25
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
5
NE
10
NE
25
SSW
0
S
15
WNW
35
WSW
40
WSW
30
W
30
W
15
W
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
2:18AM3.53m
2:57PM3.59m
3:12AM3.82m
3:46PM3.83m
3:54AM4.15m
4:25PM4.08m
4:29AM4.46m
4:59PM4.31m
5:02AM4.72m
5:31PM4.49m
5:33AM4.91m
6:02PM4.62m
Low Tide
8:13PM1.83m
8:49AM1.55m
9:11PM1.59m
9:40AM1.22m
9:54PM1.32m
10:20AM0.87m
10:30PM1.06m
10:55AM0.54m
11:04PM0.83m
11:29AM0.27m
11:37PM0.65m
12:02PM0.09m
00:10AM0.53m
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5:52
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6:01
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8:15
8:13
8:09
8:07
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 mm
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Temp °C
16
15
16
16
16
16
17
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20
15
Feels °C
13
14
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16
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16
16
14
8
15
16
11
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Information about the Cayton Bay Point Surf forecast

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

Cayton Bay Point is 5 km (3 miles) from Scarborough. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Scarborough. Scarborough has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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