Robin Hoods Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 14 Apr 2026 BST
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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
7.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Robin Hoods Bay this week:

The surf forecast for Robin Hoods Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hoods Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 15th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 15th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 20th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SE
0.1
N
0.5
SE
0.7
SE
0.8
SE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.5
SE
0.3
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.5
SE
0.3
SE
0.2
ESE
0.3
WNW
0.9
NNW
1.2
N
0.7
NNE
2
NE
3
ENE
Period(s) (?)373455656666444256588
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)41520354139147105593100106234441242
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
15
S
20
SSE
25
S
25
S
25
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
15
S
15
S
10
WSW
20
W
15
W
15
NNW
15
N
5
NW
10
NNE
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:39AM
4.67
2:38PM
4.82
3:20AM
4.96
3:20PM
5.15
3:57AM
5.21
3:59PM
5.44
4:33AM
5.41
4:39PM
5.66
5:10AM
5.52
5:21PM
5.77
5:49AM
5.54
6:05PM
5.76
6:29AM
5.47
6:52PM
5.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:46AM
2.06
9:12PM
1.38
9:27AM
1.69
9:51PM
1.03
10:05AM
1.34
10:29PM
0.77
10:42AM
1.05
11:07PM
0.62
11:21AM
0.86
11:47PM
0.62
12:02PM
0.77
12:28AM
0.76
12:46PM
0.82
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Mon
20
Sunrise-6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:48-
Sunset--8:01--8:04--8:05--8:07--8:08--8:10--8:13
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clear
cloud
cloud
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C71213111315111314131515131214101010887
Feels °C (?)37868108810111111999667651
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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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