Hornsea Surf Break

Lat Long: 53.90° N 0.15° W

Hornsea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hornsea sea temperature is
16.8° 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 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. 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 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 27th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
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(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
7
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.4
N
7
0.3
N
8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
46
76
55
41
25
29
27
25
23
13
12
24
21
42
39
38
24
15
14
11
Wind (km/h)
20
WNW
10
NW
15
WSW
20
SW
10
W
5
WNW
5
S
15
ESE
15
NW
20
W
25
W
15
WNW
10
NW
15
ENE
10
WNW
20
W
10
ENE
10
NW
5
E
20
E
15
SE
Wind State
cross-off
cross
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:12PM3.96m
4:27AM4.17m
4:55PM4.12m
5:05AM4.42m
5:33PM4.26m
5:40AM4.64m
6:08PM4.37m
6:12AM4.80m
6:42PM4.43m
6:44AM4.88m
7:15PM4.45m
7:16AM4.89m
7:48PM4.43m
Low Tide
10:07AM1.22m
10:25PM1.26m
10:50AM0.95m
11:03PM1.07m
11:28AM0.69m
11:38PM0.90m
12:04PM0.48m
00:12AM0.79m
12:39PM0.33m
00:46AM0.74m
1:13PM0.25m
1:20AM0.74m
1:48PM0.26m
1:55AM0.79m
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Temp °C
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21
18
26
28
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Feels °C
17
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24
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23
23
18
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19
14
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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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