Staithes surf break

Staithes surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 26 Dec 2025 GMT
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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
8.9° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


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 Wednesday (Dec 31) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 31st Dec)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 31st Dec)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 2nd Jan)13ft (4.0m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon night, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Fri
02
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
E
0.8
NNE
1.1
NE
1.9
NE
2.1
NNE
1.7
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.8
NNE
2.2
N
3
NNE
3
N
3
NNE
2.4
NNE
2.5
N
4
N
2.5
N
2
N
Period(s) (?)64589981211781012101010101011109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)56185738268840721156951323233062714831720172717141130124933711290709
Wind
(km/h)
15
ENE
25
NNE
25
NNE
25
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
20
N
25
N
20
NNE
15
N
20
NNW
20
WNW
30
N
25
NW
15
W
30
WNW
40
NW
40
NNW
35
NW
30
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononononononcross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:20AM
3.55
8:23PM
3.87
9:20AM
3.52
9:26PM
3.78
10:25AM
3.55
10:36PM
3.76
11:31AM
3.64
11:48PM
3.85
12:33PM
3.80
12:56AM
4.02
1:31PM
4.01
1:58AM
4.21
2:24PM
4.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:13AM
0.76
2:22PM
1.35
3:05AM
0.84
3:22PM
1.44
4:07AM
0.91
4:32PM
1.43
5:16AM
0.93
5:48PM
1.30
6:28AM
0.87
6:58PM
1.04
7:33AM
0.75
8:01PM
0.72
8:31AM
0.61
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Fri
02
Sunrise-8:25--8:25--8:25--8:25--8:25--8:25--8:25-
Sunset--3:41--3:42--3:44--3:45--3:45--3:47--3:48
clear
cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C656555568875676577645
Feels °C (?)1-1000011122-1-2-1-10-2-3-5-5-3
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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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