Primrose Valley Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.16° N 0.22° W

Primrose Valley Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Primrose Valley sea temperature is
16.8° C
1.3° 

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


Primrose Valley surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, N swell with 493 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with N swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Primrose Valley this week:

The surf forecast for Primrose Valley over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Primrose Valley in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 10AM. 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 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 20th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 21st Aug)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, strong winds from the N by Thu afternoon).

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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.3
NNE
6
0.4
N
8
0.6
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8
0.6
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7
0.5
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7
0.6
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8
1.2
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6
1.3
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9
1.9
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1.7
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8
1.4
NNE
8
1.5
N
8
1.5
N
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1.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
13
5
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7
18
43
40
27
42
98
251
493
383
277
309
309
256
Wind (km/h)
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ENE
5
SSW
5
NNW
10
ENE
15
SSW
15
WNW
20
W
20
WSW
25
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25
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WNW
10
WNW
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High Tide
7:36PM4.34m
7:41AM4.65m
8:13PM4.12m
8:22AM4.34m
8:51PM3.87m
9:05AM3.98m
9:32PM3.59m
9:55AM3.61m
10:24PM3.33m
10:59AM3.31m
11:34PM3.15m
12:23PM3.16m
00:59AM3.14m
Low Tide
1:42AM0.55m
2:10PM0.25m
2:19AM0.75m
2:48PM0.63m
2:58AM0.99m
3:27PM1.03m
3:40AM1.26m
4:12PM1.41m
4:33AM1.52m
5:12PM1.70m
5:49AM1.70m
6:41PM1.82m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Primrose Valley Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Primrose Valley provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Primrose Valley can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Primrose Valley 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 (Primrose Valley) 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 Primrose Valley 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.

Primrose Valley is 9 km (6 miles) from Bridlington. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bridlington. Bridlington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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