Robin Hoods Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 20 Dec 2025 GMT
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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
9.3° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Robin Hoods Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Robin Hoods Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hoods Bay in the next 12 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 26th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 26th Dec)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 26th Dec)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hoods Bay over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SE
0.9
SE
0.9
ESE
0.8
E
1.4
E
1.5
E
1.7
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.2
E
1.3
E
1.7
E
1.7
E
1.6
E
1.5
E
1.7
E
2.2
E
1.8
E
1.4
E
1
E
0.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)455567777777777787765
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)73245371301962792301611381612902902432022705383241766941
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
25
SE
15
ESE
15
E
20
E
25
ESE
20
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
10
E
15
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
10
ENE
10
N
15
NNW
25
N
30
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:10PM
5.28
4:35AM
5.09
4:44PM
5.33
5:12AM
5.09
5:18PM
5.34
5:49AM
5.05
5:52PM
5.31
6:28AM
4.99
6:27PM
5.27
7:08AM
4.91
7:06PM
5.21
7:54AM
4.82
7:52PM
5.13
8:46AM
4.73
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:29PM
1.59
10:40AM
1.72
11:06PM
1.54
11:16AM
1.76
11:43PM
1.52
11:52AM
1.84
12:20AM
1.53
12:29PM
1.93
1:00AM
1.56
1:08PM
2.03
1:42AM
1.60
1:53PM
2.13
2:31AM
1.66
Sat
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Sunrise--8:21--8:21--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22--8:22
Sunset3:37--3:37--3:38--3:38--3:40--3:40--3:41--
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
----1----------------
Temp. °C789998877777655554576
Feels °C (?)2266523334310-1-1-10110-1
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The above surf forecast table for Robin Hoods Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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