Hornsea Surf Break

Lat Long: 53.90° N 0.15° W

Hornsea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hornsea sea temperature is
17.8°C
2.4° 

Hornsea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Hornsea surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 22 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NNE swell with 310 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NNE swell.

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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hornsea in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 22nd Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
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0
0
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1
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
N
8
1.6
NNE
8
1.4
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
8
1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
6
1.1
ENE
5
1.1
ENE
5
1.3
ENE
5
1
E
7
0.9
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.8
ESE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.5
NE
6
0.5
NE
7
0.4
NNE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
333
310
250
167
140
105
54
34
30
66
74
86
86
68
48
42
33
9
18
23
38
Wind (km/h)
20
N
20
NNE
5
W
5
SSW
15
E
10
SE
10
ENE
20
E
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
15
E
15
SW
20
ESE
15
E
25
ESE
20
SE
15
S
10
S
25
SE
20
WSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
glassy
off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:37PM3.42m
1:14AM3.39m
2:02PM3.46m
2:29AM3.58m
3:08PM3.65m
3:24AM3.88m
3:57PM3.89m
4:05AM4.21m
4:36PM4.14m
4:41AM4.52m
5:11PM4.37m
5:13AM4.79m
5:43PM4.56m
Low Tide
6:54PM1.96m
7:41AM1.81m
8:21PM1.85m
8:57AM1.57m
9:20PM1.61m
9:49AM1.23m
10:03PM1.33m
10:29AM0.87m
10:39PM1.06m
11:05AM0.54m
11:13PM0.83m
11:38AM0.27m
11:46PM0.64m
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5:50
5:50
5:52
5:54
5:56
5:58
6:00
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8:15
8:13
8:10
8:08
8:06
8:04
8:01
 mm
6
6
Temp °C
15
14
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17
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Feels °C
11
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18
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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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