Robin Hoods Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.43° N 0.53° W

Robin Hoods Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 15 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Robin Hoods Bay sea temperature is
15.8° 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 15 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NNE swell with 970 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with NNE 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period. 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 19th Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, light winds from the WNW by Sun night).

Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
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(10 max)
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2
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
6
0.5
N
6
0.5
N
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.7
N
4
1.2
N
5
0.9
NE
6
1.5
NNE
7
1.5
NNE
8
2.1
NNE
9
2.3
NNE
8
2.3
NNE
10
1.8
NNE
10
1.3
NNE
9
1.2
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
6
1
NNE
6
0.9
N
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
29
19
18
11
10
15
85
59
231
257
662
755
970
611
232
168
117
52
72
130
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
NNE
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
15
NW
20
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
25
N
5
WSW
20
NNW
25
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
20
NNE
15
NNW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:07AM5.53m
5:43PM5.51m
5:55AM5.69m
6:33PM5.53m
6:41AM5.75m
7:19PM5.45m
7:25AM5.70m
8:03PM5.28m
8:08AM5.55m
8:47PM5.04m
8:51AM5.31m
9:32PM4.78m
9:38AM5.02m
10:21PM4.54m
Low Tide
11:35AM0.68m
11:53PM1.21m
12:23PM0.53m
00:38AM1.22m
1:09PM0.52m
1:21AM1.31m
1:54PM0.65m
2:02AM1.48m
2:37PM0.91m
2:43AM1.70m
3:21PM1.24m
3:26AM1.94m
4:08PM1.61m
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4:46
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4:52
4:54
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Temp °C
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14
17
17
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15
15
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15
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Feels °C
13
13
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15
15
13
10
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11
10
8
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8
12
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12
15
13
13
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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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