Hornsea surf break

Hornsea surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 11 May 2026 BST
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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
10.9° C
(Which is 2.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hornsea this week:

The surf forecast for Hornsea over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hornsea in the next 16 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 12th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 12th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 15th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sat afternoon).

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
N
9
1.7
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.7
N
6
0.9
NNW
5
1.4
N
6
1.3
N
6
1.5
N
7
1.9
N
8
1.9
NNE
9
1.7
NNE
10
1.5
NNE
9
1.1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.7
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.6
N
9
1.2
SE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
836
412
211
149
90
35
39
45
121
104
233
524
612
508
367
216
135
78
56
60
71
Wind (km/h)
35
N
15
W
30
W
30
WNW
20
WSW
20
WNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
30
N
25
NNW
35
NNW
30
N
10
WNW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
S
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:22AM3.68m
1:19PM3.96m
2:15AM3.99m
2:14PM4.23m
3:01AM4.32m
3:04PM4.54m
3:44AM4.62m
3:51PM4.83m
4:25AM4.85m
4:39PM5.05m
5:07AM4.99m
5:27PM5.17m
5:50AM5.04m
Low Tide
6:54PM1.27m
7:18AM1.74m
7:55PM0.99m
8:19AM1.46m
8:47PM0.67m
9:11AM1.11m
9:35PM0.37m
9:58AM0.75m
10:22PM0.15m
10:43AM0.42m
11:08PM0.05m
11:28AM0.18m
11:54PM0.07m
12:15PM0.04m
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5:03
5:01
5:01
4:58
4:56
4:56
4:54
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8:47
8:50
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:57
8:59
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2
2
1
1
2
3
Temp °C
8
6
11
13
9
8
9
8
9
10
8
9
9
8
11
12
10
12
13
12
11
-1
1
4
5
3
3
4
1
2
3
1
1
2
4
8
9
8
9
10
10
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.6
N
7
1.7
NNE
10
1.5
NNE
9
1.1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.7
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
Energy kJ
412
211
149
90
35
508
367
216
135
78
56
60
41
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
9
0.2
ESE
5
Energy kJ
15
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
N
9
0.4
W
3
0.4
WNW
3
0.5
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.7
N
6
0.9
NNW
5
1.4
N
6
1.3
N
6
1.5
N
7
1.9
N
8
1.9
NNE
9
0.4
SSE
3
0.7
SE
5
0.7
SSE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.3
SSE
4
1.2
SE
5
Energy kJ
836
2
4
5
5
39
45
121
104
233
524
612
5
25
20
6
3
71
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
148
0
42
145
0
483
448
551
1292
371
246
517
148
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
73
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
4
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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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 16 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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