Hornsea Surf Break

Hornsea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 53.90° N 0.15° W

Issued: 6 am 12 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hornsea sea temperature is
12.9° C

1.2°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 12 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, N swell with 723 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 10AM. 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 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 16th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 15th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.3
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
5
0.3
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
7
0.1
N
9
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
6
1.7
N
8
2.1
N
9
1.8
NNE
9
1.5
NNE
10
1.3
NNE
9
1.1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
3
8
5
8
37
2
124
112
337
723
521
391
249
176
122
62
43
68
57
39
39
Wind (km/h)
30
W
35
W
30
WSW
40
W
35
W
25
W
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
NW
20
NNW
10
NE
10
SSE
15
S
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
SSW
15
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:28PM4.42m
3:09AM4.45m
3:26PM4.65m
3:58AM4.66m
4:21PM4.85m
4:47AM4.84m
5:15PM4.97m
5:35AM4.96m
6:09PM4.98m
6:24AM5.03m
7:03PM4.87m
7:13AM5.02m
7:57PM4.67m
Low Tide
9:02PM0.62m
9:29AM0.85m
9:58PM0.46m
10:22AM0.51m
10:50PM0.35m
11:14AM0.22m
11:40PM0.33m
12:05PM0.02m
00:28AM0.39m
12:55PM-0.07m
1:16AM0.53m
1:46PM-0.05m
2:04AM0.74m
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
4:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:32
9:34
9:34
9:35
 mm
1
4
Temp °C
15
18
14
14
16
13
14
14
12
12
12
12
17
21
20
19
20
17
20
22
19
Feels °C
10
12
9
7
8
7
8
8
8
8
9
10
13
18
17
15
17
15
17
20
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.3
NNW
6
0.3
NNW
5
0.3
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
7
0.1
N
9
1.4
NNE
8
1.9
NNE
9
1.8
NNE
9
1.5
NNE
10
1.3
NNE
9
1.1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
9
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
Energy kJ
3
8
5
8
37
2
232
567
521
391
249
176
122
62
43
68
57
39
39
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.3
NNE
10
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
1
8
6
21
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.2
S
3
Energy kJ
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.6
W
3
0.6
W
3
0.9
WNW
4
0.8
W
4
0.9
NW
4
1.2
N
7
1.2
N
6
1.7
N
8
2.1
N
9
0.3
SSE
3
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.6
SE
4
Energy kJ
2
7
7
23
17
18
124
112
337
723
1
4
2
3
1
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
698
694
365
548
371
367
356
148
21
111
148
0
0
71
71
0
0
0
0
29
80
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
4
7
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
5
5
5
4
8
4
5
4
6
5
5
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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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