Robin Hoods Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.43° N 0.53° W

Robin Hoods Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Robin Hoods Bay sea temperature is
16.1°C
1.6° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NNW swell with 808 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 7 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period with SE 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 Monday (Sep 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 1PM. 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 7th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 9th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 9th Sep)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue night, calm by Thu morning).

Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.7
N
9
1.1
N
7
0.7
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
7
0.7
N
7
0.9
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.5
N
6
0.4
SE
4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
29
34
24
25
13
5
1
1
336
440
126
36
17
58
43
47
57
40
17
5
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
W
20
WSW
30
SW
30
WSW
30
WSW
35
W
30
WNW
20
NW
20
W
10
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
W
20
NW
15
W
10
SSW
20
SW
20
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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off
cross-off
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High Tide
12:11PM4.54m
00:49AM4.51m
1:44PM4.70m
2:08AM4.80m
2:53PM5.00m
3:07AM5.17m
3:46PM5.29m
3:54AM5.51m
4:29PM5.50m
4:36AM5.75m
5:08PM5.61m
5:15AM5.89m
5:45PM5.62m
Low Tide
5:43AM2.21m
6:38PM2.43m
7:29AM2.01m
8:09PM2.23m
8:43AM1.58m
9:09PM1.91m
9:37AM1.14m
9:56PM1.59m
10:22AM0.80m
10:37PM1.34m
11:03AM0.59m
11:14PM1.18m
11:41AM0.55m
11:50PM1.12m
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Feels °C
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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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