Robin Hoods Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 12 May 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
9.2° C
(Which is 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. 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 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 12th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
8
1.1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.8
N
4
0.8
N
5
0.2
ENE
5
1.6
N
7
1.8
N
8
2.5
N
10
2.5
N
10
2.5
NNE
10
2.1
N
10
1.8
N
10
1.5
N
10
1.2
NNE
9
1.1
N
9
1
N
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
N
9
0.8
SSE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
211
153
105
44
0
27
2
225
371
1362
1478
1202
882
640
441
248
199
158
126
96
29
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
30
WNW
20
WSW
25
NW
30
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
30
NNW
30
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
20
NW
25
NW
15
N
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
SSE
10
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
10
S
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
12:50PM4.55m
1:50AM4.63m
1:48PM4.80m
2:37AM4.88m
2:38PM5.08m
3:19AM5.11m
3:26PM5.34m
4:02AM5.30m
4:14PM5.53m
4:45AM5.43m
5:04PM5.62m
5:29AM5.48m
5:55PM5.59m
Low Tide
7:35PM1.68m
7:56AM2.07m
8:26PM1.37m
8:45AM1.72m
9:13PM1.09m
9:30AM1.37m
9:57PM0.89m
10:15AM1.08m
10:41PM0.80m
11:01AM0.87m
11:26PM0.82m
11:48AM0.76m
00:13AM0.97m
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5:03
5:01
5:00
4:58
4:56
4:54
4:52
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8:53
8:55
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:02
9:04
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
12
12
7
8
9
7
9
9
8
8
9
7
9
9
8
11
12
10
13
13
13
5
5
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
-1
1
1
3
4
5
9
10
7
10
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
8
1.1
N
8
0.9
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
ENE
5
2.5
NNE
10
2.1
N
10
1.8
N
10
1.5
N
10
1.2
NNE
9
1.1
N
9
1
N
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
N
9
0.4
NNE
7
Energy kJ
211
153
105
44
5
2
1202
882
640
441
248
199
158
126
96
17
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.3
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.4
NNE
8
Energy kJ
37
2
2
1
1
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
9
Energy kJ
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
2
0.3
WSW
2
0.6
NW
4
0.8
N
4
0.8
N
5
1.1
N
5
1.6
N
7
1.8
N
8
2.5
N
10
2.5
N
10
0.3
WSW
2
0.3
SSW
2
0.4
SSW
3
0.8
SSE
5
Energy kJ
1
1
9
22
27
61
225
371
1362
1478
1
1
3
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
52
9
488
510
488
424
405
244
604
464
44
44
86
0
0
0
0
0
0
18
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
9
9
6
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
4
6
5
4
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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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