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Robin Hoods Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 BST
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 Saturday (Sep 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hoods Bay in the next 12 days are 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 7AM. 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 Friday (Sep 19) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 21st Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hoods Bay over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, gales from the SW by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 136 | 83 | 63 | 46 | 47 | 87 | 149 | 156 | 411 | 2457 | 1569 | 1940 | 1324 | 1084 | 723 | 554 | 332 | 232 | 147 | 197 | 106 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:50PM 4.88 | 3:00AM 5.06 | 3:38PM 5.11 | 3:44AM 5.34 | 4:17PM 5.27 | 4:21AM 5.54 | 4:50PM 5.37 | 4:55AM 5.66 | 5:21PM 5.42 | 5:27AM 5.68 | 5:51PM 5.41 | 5:59AM 5.63 | 6:20PM 5.36 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:03PM 2.10 | 9:29AM 1.33 | 9:46PM 1.83 | 10:10AM 1.07 | 10:22PM 1.62 | 10:46AM 0.93 | 10:55PM 1.46 | 11:19AM 0.89 | 11:26PM 1.36 | 11:50AM 0.94 | 11:56PM 1.34 | 12:20PM 1.06 | 12:26AM 1.38 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:12 | - | - | 7:08 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:04 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:59 | - | - | 6:57 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 |
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The wind is still cross-off at Robin Hoods Bay (fresh winds from the SW at Loftus 26 km from Robin Hoods Bay). A 0.7m swell from the N
26 km away, 47 min ago
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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 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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