Surf Forecasts:
Cayton Bay Point surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, N swell with 299 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with ENE 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s 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 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cayton Bay Point over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
66 | 73 | 96 | 57 | 59 | 45 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 11 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 138 | 96 | 241 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:59PM4.31m | 5:02AM4.72m | 5:31PM4.49m | 5:33AM4.91m | 6:02PM4.62m | 6:04AM5.02m | 6:33PM4.68m | 6:37AM5.03m | 7:05PM4.66m | 7:12AM4.95m | 7:39PM4.56m | 7:50AM4.77m | 8:18PM4.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:55AM0.54m | 11:04PM0.83m | 11:29AM0.27m | 11:37PM0.65m | 12:02PM0.09m | 00:10AM0.53m | 12:35PM0.01m | 00:44AM0.48m | 1:09PM0.06m | 1:19AM0.52m | 1:44PM0.22m | 1:56AM0.63m | 2:23PM0.48m | 2:37AM0.82m | |||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:06 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:51 | — | |
mm | — | 5 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | SE 4 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNW 7 | N 7 | N 8 |
— | 73 | 96 | 57 | 59 | 45 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 17 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 22 | 32 | 20 | 18 | 82 | 96 | 241 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 4 | NE 8 | E 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NE 6 | N 6 | — | N 6 | SE 4 | SE 5 | N 9 | — | N 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 1 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 11 | — | 11 | 3 | 1 | 13 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 7 | SE 4 | E 6 | E 5 | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | N 7 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | SSE 4 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | — | — |
66 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 138 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 369 | 108 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 101 | 316 | 316 | 463 | 463 | 316 | 391 | 316 | 402 | 675 | 658 | 441 | 22 | 22 | 30 |
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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.











