Hornsea Surf Break

Lat Long: 53.90° N 0.15° W

Hornsea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hornsea sea temperature is
17.2°C
1.8° 

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


Hornsea surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ENE swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 24 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 26th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
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6
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5
1.2
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1.6
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1.3
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Energy kJ
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34
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66
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35
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29
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Wind (km/h)
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E
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WSW
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WSW
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High Tide
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
5:44AM4.98m
6:14PM4.69m
6:16AM5.09m
6:45PM4.75m
Low Tide
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
12:11PM0.08m
00:20AM0.52m
12:44PM0.00m
00:54AM0.47m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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