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Hornsea surfForecast / North East England / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.4° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hornsea this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hornsea in the next 16 days are 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hornsea over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the NNE by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
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 kJ (?) | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 32 | 181 | 139 | 77 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:45PM 4.61 | 4:22AM 4.66 | 4:24PM 4.93 | 4:58AM 4.93 | 5:04PM 5.18 | 5:34AM 5.09 | 5:45PM 5.31 | 6:12AM 5.12 | 6:28PM 5.29 | 6:51AM 5.02 | 7:14PM 5.11 | 7:33AM 4.82 | 8:04PM 4.78 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:14PM 0.27 | 10:31AM 0.69 | 10:53PM -0.02 | 11:10AM 0.39 | 11:33PM -0.18 | 11:50AM 0.17 | 12:13AM -0.17 | 12:31PM 0.07 | 12:55AM -0.00 | 1:14PM 0.10 | 1:39AM 0.31 | 2:00PM 0.26 | 2:27AM 0.71 | ||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:12 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | -1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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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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