Staithes surf break

Staithes surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 24 Aug 2025 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
15.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Staithes this week:

The surf forecast for Staithes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 24) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Staithes in the next 12 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sun 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Sun 24th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 31st Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Staithes over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the NW by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.2
N
0.2
E
0.2
E
0.1
N
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.1
N
0.1
N
1
WNW
Period(s) (?)998888888887556448774
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1291037368514934332111683310002142
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
15
W
10
SSW
20
S
30
S
15
S
20
SSW
15
S
20
S
20
S
10
ENE
15
W
25
WSW
25
WNW
30
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:25PM
4.29
5:28AM
4.66
5:59PM
4.28
6:03AM
4.63
6:32PM
4.20
6:37AM
4.49
7:04PM
4.06
7:12AM
4.27
7:36PM
3.87
7:47AM
4.00
8:09PM
3.63
8:26AM
3.69
8:48PM
3.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:25AM
0.05
11:34PM
0.58
11:59AM
0.05
12:06AM
0.58
12:31PM
0.16
12:37AM
0.64
1:02PM
0.36
1:08AM
0.75
1:34PM
0.62
1:41AM
0.91
2:06PM
0.93
2:16AM
1.13
2:43PM
1.24
2:57AM
1.37
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunrise5:54--5:56--5:58--5:58--6:01--6:03--6:05--
Sunset-8:15--8:13--8:09--8:07--8:05--8:02--8:00-
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C202220242519222116202113201915151514171815
Feels °C (?)192018212115201814161611171613111510131410
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for North East England

  1. weather stationWind Update Recent cross-shore wind 20 km from Cayton Bay Bunkers has fallen light (light winds from the SSE at Bridlington). Waves should be turning clean at Cayton Bay Bunkers. A 0.9m swell from the NNE

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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 12 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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