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Robin Hoods Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 23 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Robin Hoods Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Robin Hoods Bay sea temperature is
10.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Robin Hoods Bay this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hoods Bay in the next 16 days are 0.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 28th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hoods Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ESE 4 | N 6 | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | SE 4 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | E 3 | N 6 | N 6 | SE 4 | N 9 | SE 4 | N 7 | SE 4 | SE 4 | |
2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | on | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 10:54PM4.63m | 11:00AM4.76m | 00:04AM4.56m | 12:10PM4.72m | 1:09AM4.58m | 1:16PM4.76m | 2:04AM4.66m | 2:13PM4.83m | 2:50AM4.76m | 3:02PM4.90m | 3:29AM4.88m | 3:44PM4.95m | 4:05AM4.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:31PM1.41m | 4:53AM2.26m | 5:44PM1.51m | 6:07AM2.30m | 6:54PM1.52m | 7:16AM2.20m | 7:53PM1.48m | 8:13AM2.03m | 8:43PM1.44m | 9:00AM1.84m | 9:25PM1.43m | 9:41AM1.67m | 10:02PM1.42m | 10:19AM1.53m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:35 |
 | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | 9:22 |
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Temp °C | 19 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 16 |
18 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 4 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 4 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 |
 kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | NE 5 | N 6 | NE 5 | N 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 11 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 392 | 385 | 385 | 391 | 350 | 352 | 343 | 343 | 343 | 344 | 350 | 350 | 404 | 447 | 495 | 501 | 315 | 433 | 398 | 352 | 438 |
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Information about the Robin Hoods Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Robin Hoods Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Robin Hoods Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Robin Hoods Bay 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 (Robin Hoods Bay) 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 Robin Hoods Bay 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.
Are you planning a holiday in North East England? If you are looking for accommodation near Robin Hoods Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North East England, consider staying in Waverley which is 8 km (5 miles) away. Other places in and around North East England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Whitby which is 8 km (5 miles) away, Scarborough, Guisborough and Redcar.
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