Surf Forecasts:
Staithes surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with 523 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 20 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 6s period with E swell.
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 Tuesday (Oct 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 20th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Staithes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | N 16 | N 15 | N 7 | NNE 6 | N 12 | NNE 7 | N 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 6 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 2 | 5 | 67 | 289 | 165 | 149 | 165 | 143 | 242 | 149 | 135 | 162 | 345 | 523 | 368 | 205 | 93 | 34 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:37PM3.64m | 8:13AM3.42m | 8:23PM3.39m | 9:13AM3.12m | 9:29PM3.19m | 10:42AM2.96m | 10:59PM3.14m | 12:13PM3.02m | 00:18AM3.28m | 1:16PM3.24m | 1:15AM3.52m | 2:02PM3.52m | 1:59AM3.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:37PM1.23m | 2:00AM1.12m | 2:18PM1.51m | 2:52AM1.38m | 3:13PM1.76m | 4:04AM1.57m | 4:30PM1.90m | 5:36AM1.57m | 6:03PM1.86m | 6:54AM1.36m | 7:14PM1.66m | 7:48AM1.06m | 8:05PM1.38m | ||||||||
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 | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — |
 | — | 6:04 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 8 |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | N 15 | N 13 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | — | E 7 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 67 | 88 | 121 | 148 | 145 | 143 | 181 | 127 | 88 | 36 | 8 | 2 | — | 205 | 93 | 34 | 7 | 3 | 198 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 19 | N 19 | — | — | NE 9 | E 7 | E 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | N 7 |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | 12 | 57 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 19 | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | S 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 3 | NW 4 | N 4 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 7 | SW 3 | W 4 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 2 | 3 | 28 | 289 | 165 | 149 | 165 | 122 | 242 | 149 | 135 | 162 | 345 | 523 | 368 | 204 | 9 | 48 | 12 | 11 | 53 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 399 | 436 | 316 | 65 | 65 | 57 | 62 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 0 | 210 | 367 | 151 | 9 | 0 | 122 | 355 | 367 | 489 |
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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).
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