Hornsea Surf Break

Hornsea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 53.90° N 0.15° W

Issued: 12 pm 02 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hornsea sea temperature is
15.6° C

2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Hornsea surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 3 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period, N swell with 293 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with N 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 Friday (Jul 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s 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 1.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 03) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 04) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 3rd Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon morning, light winds from the NNW by Tue night).

Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
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
0
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
4
0.8
NNW
6
0.6
N
6
1.3
N
9
1.1
N
8
0.8
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.6
NNW
6
0.4
NNW
6
0.3
N
4
0.2
N
4
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
8
0.4
NW
6
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
45
24
293
163
69
34
13
7
20
10
3
2
4
3
5
9
15
12
31
17
Wind (km/h)
45
WNW
30
WNW
25
WNW
15
WNW
5
W
10
SSW
25
WSW
35
W
30
W
20
WNW
20
WNW
15
WSW
35
W
35
W
25
W
15
WNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
10
NNE
10
ENE
5
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
High Tide
7:02PM4.23m
7:07AM4.62m
7:39PM4.17m
7:42AM4.60m
8:16PM4.10m
8:18AM4.54m
8:56PM4.03m
8:57AM4.44m
9:41PM3.97m
9:42AM4.31m
10:32PM3.92m
10:36AM4.18m
11:30PM3.89m
Low Tide
12:59PM0.58m
1:07AM0.93m
1:37PM0.56m
1:43AM0.99m
2:15PM0.59m
2:20AM1.09m
2:53PM0.64m
3:00AM1.20m
3:34PM0.73m
3:44AM1.33m
4:20PM0.84m
4:35AM1.44m
5:14PM0.95m
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4:33
4:33
4:35
4:35
4:37
4:37
4:39
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9:34
9:34
9:32
9:32
9:31
9:31
9:30
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Temp °C
19
20
16
20
20
17
22
23
19
20
19
18
22
22
20
21
23
21
17
17
15
Feels °C
12
13
12
19
18
14
17
17
15
18
15
17
16
15
15
21
21
19
17
16
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
6
1.3
N
9
1.1
N
8
0.8
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
6
0.4
NNW
6
0.3
N
4
0.2
N
4
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
11
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.5
N
8
0.4
N
7
Energy kJ
24
293
163
69
34
13
7
10
3
2
4
3
5
9
7
10
31
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
10
0.3
NNE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
NE
6
0.2
NNW
4
0.1
N
11
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
7
8
4
2
2
3
1
15
12
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WNW
4
0.8
NNW
6
0.4
WNW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
WNW
4
0.5
W
3
0.6
NNW
6
0.3
WSW
2
0.3
WSW
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
W
3
0.4
NW
6
0.3
W
2
Energy kJ
34
45
3
2
10
5
20
1
1
4
3
5
9
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
368
313
45
0
0
0
499
551
368
429
488
479
490
538
389
436
491
443
436
488
399
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
9
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
6
9
8
6
6
7
9
7
7
9
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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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