Cayton Bay Point Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.25° N 0.36° W

Cayton Bay Point Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cayton Bay Point sea temperature is
16.2° C
2.0° 

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 12 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, N swell with 371 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) 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 0.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 19th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 18th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Thu night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat morning).

Sun
12
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
6
1.2
NE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
6
0.8
NNE
6
0.9
NE
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1
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
5
0.7
E
6
0.7
E
5
0.5
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5
0.7
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
NE
5
1
NNE
6
1.6
N
7
1.6
N
8
1.4
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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139
154
150
126
87
77
37
35
58
33
30
29
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31
26
10
80
261
300
191
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
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NNE
25
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
30
N
25
NNE
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N
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NNE
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NE
15
NNE
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NE
15
NE
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NNW
30
N
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NNW
35
NNW
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NNW
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NNW
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NNW
30
NNW
Wind State
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cross
cross
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High Tide
3:30AM4.41m
4:02PM4.58m
4:24AM4.68m
4:59PM4.75m
5:13AM4.93m
5:52PM4.83m
6:01AM5.10m
6:42PM4.81m
6:47AM5.16m
7:29PM4.69m
7:32AM5.09m
8:16PM4.51m
8:17AM4.89m
Low Tide
9:34PM0.79m
10:02AM0.58m
10:30PM0.62m
10:57AM0.22m
11:20PM0.50m
11:47AM-0.06m
00:07AM0.45m
12:36PM-0.22m
00:51AM0.48m
1:22PM-0.22m
1:35AM0.60m
2:07PM-0.07m
2:17AM0.78m
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Feels °C
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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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