Robin Hoods Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 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
7.4° 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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 31st Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Thu 2nd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 2nd Apr)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sat night, light winds from the SW by Sun night).

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.4
N
0.1
N
1.8
N
1.5
NNE
1.2
NNE
0.9
NNE
1
SSE
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
1.6
SSE
0.7
SE
0.8
N
0.8
N
0.8
SE
1.8
SE
2.1
ESE
Period(s) (?)9888710887851212116778467
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)150846641162428234147815145736417349618017216407
Wind
(km/h)
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
35
N
20
N
5
NNW
15
SSW
30
S
35
SSW
15
SW
25
SSW
35
SSW
45
SSW
20
W
30
WSW
10
SW
25
SE
30
SE
30
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:00PM
5.37
4:30AM
5.29
4:37PM
5.52
5:03AM
5.36
5:12PM
5.58
5:34AM
5.37
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:01AM
1.53
10:24PM
0.83
10:36AM
1.32
11:00PM
0.76
11:09AM
1.19
11:33PM
0.79
11:41AM
1.13
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
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:22--
Sunset-7:35--7:37--7:38--7:40--7:43--7:45--7:45-
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cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
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cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1415121212106651012121416121096999
Feels °C (?)11119875030365681311113
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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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