Hornsea surf break

Hornsea surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 19 Feb 2026 GMT
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Hornsea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hornsea sea temperature is
5.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hornsea this week:

The surf forecast for Hornsea over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hornsea in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Feb 20) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 19th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 19th Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 19th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hornsea over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (moderate winds from the SW on Sun morning, strong winds from the W by Mon afternoon).

Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
E
2.3
E
1.5
E
0.9
E
0.6
E
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.3
N
0.3
NNE
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)898771111109101210109109999106
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)91478728086349987162774472733282739285343
Wind
(km/h)
35
E
25
ESE
20
W
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
WSW
30
WSW
20
SW
25
SW
20
SW
25
WSW
35
WSW
35
WSW
40
W
25
SW
35
SW
35
SW
30
SSW
20
SW
10
WSW
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:36PM
5.21
6:07AM
4.83
6:10PM
5.22
6:41AM
4.79
6:47PM
5.11
7:18AM
4.65
7:28PM
4.89
7:59AM
4.41
8:15PM
4.57
8:47AM
4.11
9:14PM
4.19
9:51AM
3.82
10:34PM
3.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:40AM
0.44
12:05AM
-0.14
12:15PM
0.41
12:41AM
-0.09
12:52PM
0.47
1:19AM
0.10
1:31PM
0.62
2:00AM
0.42
2:14PM
0.84
2:47AM
0.83
3:06PM
1.12
3:46AM
1.25
4:16PM
1.38
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Sunrise7:11--7:09--7:07--7:05--7:03--7:01--6:58--
Sunset-5:15--5:17--5:20--5:22--5:23--5:25--5:28-
cloud
light rain
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
cloud
light rain
cloud
clear
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
Rain (mm)
-1--32-2---1--1----37
Temp. °C4447981112121212991011131411111211
Feels °C (?)-500-1115766610166747108
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Information about the Hornsea Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Hornsea provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Hornsea can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hornsea 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 (Hornsea) 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 Hornsea 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.

Hornsea is 19 km (12 miles) from Beverley. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Beverley. Beverley has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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