Fraisthorpe surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 01 May 2026 BST
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Fraisthorpe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Fraisthorpe sea temperature is
9.8° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fraisthorpe this week:

The surf forecast for Fraisthorpe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Fraisthorpe in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 4th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 4th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 6th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 7°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.1
N
7
0.2
E
5
0.2
E
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.5
E
4
0.1
N
12
1.5
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
N
7
0.7
N
9
1.2
N
8
0.2
N
12
0.7
N
7
0.4
N
12
0.5
N
11
0.8
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
60
43
1
2
1
1
7
3
161
64
40
34
19
26
81
195
11
48
41
58
135
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
20
SE
20
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSE
10
ESE
25
ENE
25
NNE
25
N
5
WSW
15
WSW
15
WNW
10
N
25
NE
20
ENE
25
E
20
ESE
15
SE
10
N
25
N
15
NNE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:24PM4.92m
5:45AM4.88m
5:59PM4.93m
6:15AM4.85m
6:33PM4.86m
6:46AM4.77m
7:07PM4.71m
7:17AM4.63m
7:42PM4.49m
7:51AM4.46m
8:20PM4.22m
8:29AM4.27m
9:03PM3.93m
Low Tide
11:27AM0.66m
11:44PM0.44m
12:00PM0.55m
00:17AM0.52m
12:33PM0.52m
00:50AM0.66m
1:06PM0.58m
1:23AM0.85m
1:41PM0.73m
1:58AM1.07m
2:19PM0.93m
2:34AM1.32m
3:02PM1.16m
3:16AM1.56m
clear
clear
rain showers
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part cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
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8:30
8:32
8:35
8:37
8:37
8:39
8:42
2
8
4
2
2
4
Temp °C
16
18
17
15
17
12
9
9
8
12
14
11
9
8
8
8
8
9
9
8
8
11
15
15
12
15
9
4
4
2
9
11
7
6
2
3
2
3
5
6
2
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
6
0.1
N
8
0.8
ESE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.2
E
4
0.6
ESE
5
0.2
N
10
1
NNE
6
0.7
NE
6
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
N
7
0.7
N
9
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
12
0.7
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.5
N
11
0.8
N
10
Energy kJ
42
1
31
3
1
17
8
64
40
34
19
26
81
3
11
48
21
58
135
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.2
E
5
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.1
N
13
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
N
12
0.4
N
6
0.2
E
4
Energy kJ
5
1
2
1
3
6
12
3
10
41
12
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
5
0.2
ENE
4
0.3
N
10
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
5
Energy kJ
1
2
19
8
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
4
0.5
E
4
0.7
NNE
4
1.5
NNE
6
0.1
SE
4
1.2
N
6
1.2
N
8
1.1
N
6
Energy kJ
60
43
1
7
15
161
1
94
195
82
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
58
75
369
387
387
387
429
387
97
0
37
546
496
495
141
358
344
70
0
344
238
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
3
2
3
3
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
7
8
5
5
5
6
5
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Information about the Fraisthorpe Surf forecast

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

Fraisthorpe is 6 km (4 miles) from Bridlington. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bridlington. Bridlington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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