Robin Hoods Bay Surf Break

Robin Hoods Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 54.43° N 0.53° W

Issued: 6 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Robin Hoods Bay sea temperature is
14.0° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 3 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 8 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with 367 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 3 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with N swell.

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 Friday (Jul 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hoods Bay in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 3rd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 3rd Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 8th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Thu morning, calm by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Tue morning).

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
1.1
WNW
4
1
NNW
7
0.9
N
7
1.3
N
9
1
N
8
0.7
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.5
NW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
5
0.4
NNE
7
0.2
N
9
0.5
N
6
0.4
NNE
5
1.3
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
102
77
270
113
50
22
4
3
0
9
22
8
17
7
16
7
181
252
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
30
SW
50
WNW
25
WNW
20
W
15
W
5
SW
15
SW
25
WSW
35
WSW
25
W
20
W
25
W
20
WSW
30
WSW
30
W
30
W
15
NNW
5
ENE
10
S
10
S
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:04PM4.96m
6:08AM5.27m
6:41PM4.96m
6:42AM5.27m
7:17PM4.93m
7:15AM5.24m
7:53PM4.88m
7:50AM5.19m
8:32PM4.81m
8:28AM5.11m
9:15PM4.72m
9:13AM5.02m
10:06PM4.62m
10:08AM4.90m
Low Tide
00:05AM1.65m
12:34PM1.32m
00:41AM1.67m
1:10PM1.31m
1:16AM1.73m
1:45PM1.33m
1:52AM1.80m
2:23PM1.37m
2:31AM1.89m
3:04PM1.44m
3:14AM1.98m
3:50PM1.53m
4:05AM2.07m
light rain
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clear
clear
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4:31
4:31
4:33
4:33
4:35
4:35
4:37
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9:39
9:38
9:38
9:37
9:37
9:37
9:36
9:36
 mm
1
1
Temp °C
19
16
18
19
16
19
20
17
20
19
18
17
18
19
19
21
20
17
16
16
24
Feels °C
18
13
10
14
11
17
18
15
14
13
14
14
14
16
14
16
15
15
15
15
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
N
7
1.3
N
9
1
N
8
0.7
N
7
0.5
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
6
0.4
NNW
5
0.5
N
7
0.4
N
5
0.4
NNE
7
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
1.3
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
Energy kJ
77
270
113
50
22
3
3
9
22
8
17
2
6
5
181
252
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
6
Energy kJ
2
4
4
7
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
1.1
WNW
4
1
NNW
7
0.5
W
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.5
NW
5
0.3
W
2
0.3
WNW
2
0.5
WNW
3
0.8
NNW
6
0.5
N
6
0.4
NNE
5
Energy kJ
3
42
102
5
3
7
5
14
1
1
6
40
16
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
475
498
395
317
0
0
0
64
518
488
317
488
495
495
495
344
401
401
373
8
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
4
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
7
7
5
5
4
7
5
9
7
5
7
9
9
6
8
9
7
7
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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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