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Robin Hoods Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 27 Dec 2025 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
8.9° C
(Which is 1.2°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Dec 31) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Robin Hoods Bay in the next 12 days are 6.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 12AM. 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 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 01) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Wed 31st Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Wed 31st Dec) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Fri 2nd Jan) | 20ft (6.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Robin Hoods Bay over the next 12 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Wed night, min 2°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed afternoon, near gales from the NNW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 24 | 45 | 227 | 658 | 416 | 234 | 589 | 603 | 494 | 1079 | 904 | 1754 | 1065 | 1132 | 770 | 1303 | 2912 | 12805 | 4555 | 3077 | 1569 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:45PM 5.04 | 9:44AM 4.66 | 9:47PM 4.97 | 10:49AM 4.65 | 10:57PM 4.94 | 11:56AM 4.73 | 12:09AM 5.00 | 1:00PM 4.88 | 1:19AM 5.09 | 1:58PM 5.05 | 2:23AM 5.27 | 2:52PM 5.28 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:44PM 2.22 | 3:26AM 1.72 | 3:43PM 2.27 | 4:30AM 1.77 | 4:52PM 2.25 | 5:40AM 1.75 | 6:05PM 2.11 | 6:49AM 1.67 | 7:15PM 1.87 | 7:51AM 1.61 | 8:18PM 1.58 | 8:48AM 1.47 | 9:15PM 1.26 | ||||||||
Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 31 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 3:41 | - | - | 3:42 | - | - | 3:44 | - | - | 3:45 | - | - | 3:45 | - | - | 3:47 | - | - | 3:48 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -2 | -1 | -1 | -2 | -2 | 0 | -2 | -3 | -5 | -9 | -8 | -6 | -3 |
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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 12 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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