Robin Hoods Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.43° N 0.53° W

Robin Hoods Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 13 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Robin Hoods Bay sea temperature is
16.8° C
1.3° 

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


Robin Hoods Bay surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, N swell with 181 kJ wave energy.

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 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 20th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hoods Bay over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue night).

Thursday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
5
0.9
SE
4
0.6
ESE
5
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
10
0.4
N
10
0.4
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0.4
N
9
0.3
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8
0.3
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8
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NNE
6
0.4
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8
0.5
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0.6
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9
0.5
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8
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
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7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
26
17
31
28
33
28
26
14
14
23
12
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18
39
56
36
33
20
18
17
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
SE
10
WNW
10
NW
5
E
15
NW
20
NNW
15
NNE
10
W
10
NW
10
NE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NNW
5
SSE
15
S
20
NW
30
WNW
25
W
25
W
25
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Wind State
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High Tide
5:30PM5.59m
5:38AM5.85m
6:12PM5.62m
6:18AM5.90m
6:52PM5.53m
6:58AM5.82m
7:29PM5.36m
7:36AM5.63m
8:06PM5.12m
8:14AM5.35m
8:44PM4.86m
8:56AM5.01m
9:27PM4.60m
Low Tide
11:22AM0.59m
11:37PM1.18m
12:05PM0.46m
00:16AM1.14m
12:46PM0.49m
00:54AM1.20m
1:25PM0.68m
1:30AM1.34m
2:01PM0.99m
2:06AM1.56m
2:38PM1.36m
2:43AM1.83m
3:17PM1.77m
3:25AM2.13m
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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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