Robin Hoods Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 03 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
7.7° C
(Which is 1.1°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 4th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 6th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 9th Apr)8ft (2.4m) 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 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Mon morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Wed afternoon, light winds from the S by Thu morning).

Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.9
SE
1.1
NNW
0.7
NNW
1.3
N
1.2
N
1
N
0.8
N
1.1
N
1.1
N
0.8
N
1
N
0.9
NNE
1.5
ESE
1.8
ESE
2.4
SE
1.1
ESE
0.6
E
Period(s) (?)813111168910101010101010111167877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)30856079521577737426217711623425412724219117032566412132
Wind
(km/h)
35
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
30
S
50
SW
35
WSW
35
WNW
20
WSW
10
SW
15
S
15
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
20
SE
30
SE
35
SE
30
SSE
20
SSE
20
NNW
10
W
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:45PM
5.55
6:05AM
5.33
6:18PM
5.44
6:35AM
5.25
6:51PM
5.27
7:06AM
5.12
7:24PM
5.05
7:38AM
4.95
8:01PM
4.78
8:14AM
4.74
8:46PM
4.50
8:58AM
4.50
9:45PM
4.24
9:59AM
4.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:04AM
0.90
12:13PM
1.15
12:35AM
1.08
12:44PM
1.24
1:05AM
1.31
1:16PM
1.41
1:35AM
1.58
1:50PM
1.63
2:08AM
1.88
2:28PM
1.89
2:48AM
2.20
3:16PM
2.17
3:40AM
2.51
Fri
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise--6:28--6:26--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13
Sunset7:40--7:43--7:45--7:45--7:47--7:50--7:52--
rain showers
clear
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
3---1-1---------1032--
Temp. °C12771311875911888687897811
Feels °C (?)5027-11-2-24631101-115265
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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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