Staithes surf break

Staithes surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 BST
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Staithes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Staithes sea temperature is
8.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Staithes this week:

The surf forecast for Staithes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Staithes in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Staithes over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue night, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
10
1.3
N
10
1.3
N
11
1.3
N
11
1.1
NNE
11
0.9
N
10
0.8
N
10
0.7
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
1
E
5
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.8
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
176
363
346
410
403
286
158
122
81
57
39
54
22
13
11
4
1
1
47
25
9
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
S
10
WSW
15
NNW
15
N
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
30
ESE
35
ESE
25
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSW
5
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
off
cross-off
High Tide
12:23PM3.65m
1:28AM3.58m
1:27PM3.82m
2:19AM3.78m
2:19PM4.00m
3:00AM3.96m
3:03PM4.15m
3:36AM4.12m
3:42PM4.26m
4:08AM4.21m
4:19PM4.32m
4:40AM4.25m
4:55PM4.31m
Low Tide
6:32AM1.60m
7:15PM0.86m
7:41AM1.42m
8:12PM0.68m
8:33AM1.19m
8:58PM0.54m
9:16AM0.97m
9:36PM0.45m
9:52AM0.78m
10:11PM0.43m
10:26AM0.64m
10:43PM0.47m
10:58AM0.55m
11:15PM0.55m
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cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
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5:35
5:33
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:24
5:22
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8:25
8:28
8:30
8:31
8:34
8:35
8:37
1
1
1
Temp °C
13
16
14
12
10
8
8
8
7
9
9
8
10
10
10
13
16
14
14
16
12
10
13
12
8
7
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
5
10
14
12
12
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
10
1.3
N
10
1.3
N
11
1.3
N
11
1.1
NNE
11
0.9
N
10
0.8
N
10
0.7
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
1
E
7
0.8
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.6
ESE
5
Energy kJ
176
363
346
410
403
286
158
122
81
57
39
36
22
13
11
4
1
89
47
25
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
11
0.4
SE
4
0.3
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.3
ESE
5
0.1
N
17
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
SE
5
0.4
E
5
Energy kJ
121
6
3
1
4
6
1
1
1
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
2
0.5
SE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
ENE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
6
1
E
5
1.5
ESE
6
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
7
0.4
SW
2
0.4
SE
5
Energy kJ
1
6
6
6
8
13
31
54
160
214
227
247
219
1
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
9
65
65
385
371
117
330
333
330
371
330
11
1
0
12
312
545
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
5
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Information about the Staithes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Staithes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Staithes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Staithes 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 (Staithes) 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 Staithes 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 Staithes, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North East England, consider staying in Waverley which is 14 km (9 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 14 km (9 miles) away, Redcar, Guisborough and Langbaurgh-On-Tees.

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