Surf Forecasts:
Hornsea surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, NNE swell with 291 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hornsea over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 145 | 118 | 107 | 81 | 45 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 18 | 11 | 28 | 74 | 132 | 167 | 181 | 257 | 191 | 131 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:14PM4.64m | 4:36AM4.75m | 5:11PM4.81m | 5:25AM4.99m | 6:04PM4.89m | 6:13AM5.17m | 6:54PM4.87m | 6:58AM5.23m | 7:41PM4.76m | 7:43AM5.15m | 8:27PM4.57m | 8:28AM4.96m | 9:13PM4.34m | 9:15AM4.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:39PM0.61m | 11:06AM0.21m | 11:29PM0.49m | 11:57AM-0.07m | 00:16AM0.44m | 12:45PM-0.23m | 1:00AM0.48m | 1:31PM-0.23m | 1:44AM0.60m | 2:16PM-0.08m | 2:27AM0.78m | 3:00PM0.20m | 3:10AM1.00m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 |
 | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | 9:17 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 20 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 4 | E 4 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 181 | — | 191 | 131 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 6 | — | — | — | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 4 | NNE 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | — | NNE 8 | — | — | WSW 2 |
| kJ | 145 | 118 | 107 | 81 | 45 | 25 | 26 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 18 | 11 | 28 | 74 | 132 | 167 | — | 257 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 544 | 149 | 414 | 398 | 454 | 500 | 489 | 554 | 622 | 508 | 450 | 500 | 595 | 154 | 252 | 148 | 73 | 15 | 275 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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