Hornsea surf break

Hornsea surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am 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
10.6° C
(Which is 1.7°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 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM.

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 (Mon 11th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
N
8
2.4
N
9
1.7
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.2
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.7
N
7
0.8
NNW
7
1.2
N
6
1.8
N
7
1.8
N
8
1.3
N
8
1.3
N
8
1.2
NNE
8
1
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
N
7
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
856
919
402
246
195
93
48
60
92
289
357
191
206
192
130
73
54
39
66
71
49
Wind (km/h)
40
N
35
N
15
WSW
25
W
20
NW
20
SW
30
W
30
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
30
N
15
W
0
NE
15
SE
15
S
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
15
S
20
SE
15
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:17PM3.77m
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
Low Tide
6:05AM1.88m
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
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5:05
5:03
5:01
5:01
4:58
4:56
4:56
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8:47
8:50
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:57
8:59
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1
1
1
Temp °C
8
8
7
12
13
9
8
9
8
9
9
8
8
9
9
11
15
13
14
14
14
-2
-1
2
5
7
3
1
2
1
2
1
4
6
5
4
6
11
9
10
9
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.2
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.7
N
7
1.3
N
8
1.3
N
8
1.2
NNE
8
1
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
N
7
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
10
Energy kJ
402
246
195
93
48
191
206
192
130
73
54
39
66
71
49
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
9
0.2
NNE
13
Energy kJ
6
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.5
N
8
2.4
N
9
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
W
3
0.6
W
3
0.8
NNW
7
1.2
N
6
1.8
N
7
1.8
N
8
0.6
SE
4
0.9
SE
5
0.6
SSE
5
0.8
SE
4
0.9
SE
5
Energy kJ
856
919
3
5
8
60
92
289
357
10
33
14
18
31
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
397
148
0
15
34
0
551
578
480
1330
148
0
0
71
64
40
150
73
0
89
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
4
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
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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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