Surf Forecasts:
Staithes surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NE swell with 156 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Staithes this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Staithes in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Staithes over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a grim start. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with nothing worth paddling out for. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Monday, the 20th of July, so you’ve got a solid week of flat or junk conditions to get through. The waiting game is on.
The standout of the whole run is Monday morning, the 20th of July at Staithes. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year at 59°, which is a nice bonus. The swell finally shows up, with a solid 8ft of groundswell from the north, a period of 9 seconds, and the combined wave energy is pumping at a strong 1935. The wind is glassy, dead calm. That’s the kind of clean, powerful surf you dream about. But listen, at 8ft, this is only for the experienced crew. The break is a reef, and it’s inconsistent, so you’ll be waiting for the sets, but when they come, they’ll be worth it. Expect crowds.
The afternoon of the 20th drops off a cliff with a cross-onshore wind and bumpy surf, so the window is tight.
After that, the 21st of July has a little pulse. Tuesday morning is a write-off with cross-onshore wind, but Tuesday afternoon cleans right up. You’ll get 4ft from the north-northeast with a period of 9 seconds and a glassy surface. The combined energy is moderate at 269. It won’t be the monster of the morning before, but it’ll be a fun, clean wave for a go.
Beyond that, the swell fades away fast and we’re back to tiny, weak surf for the rest of the week. The 25th of July has a tiny 0.3ft of long-period swell, but it’s a whisper, not a wave.
So, if you’re keen, set your alarm for the 20th of July. That’s the one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 59 | 40 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 74 | 79 | 151 | 151 | 134 | 100 | 48 | 43 | 19 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 27 | 75 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:06PM3.75m | 00:53AM3.66m | 1:18PM3.86m | 1:56AM3.84m | 2:25PM4.05m | 2:54AM4.08m | 3:26PM4.25m | 3:47AM4.34m | 4:22PM4.40m | 4:37AM4.57m | 5:15PM4.47m | 5:25AM4.74m | 6:05PM4.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM1.01m | 7:16AM1.20m | 7:56PM0.93m | 8:26AM0.91m | 9:00PM0.78m | 9:28AM0.57m | 9:56PM0.62m | 10:23AM0.24m | 10:46PM0.51m | 11:14AM-0.02m | 11:33PM0.46m | 12:02PM-0.16m | 00:17AM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | NE 7 | NNE 6 | — | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 4 | NE 7 |
| kJ | 59 | 40 | 23 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 100 | 48 | — | 19 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 1 | 75 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | ESE 4 | — | SE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NNE 7 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | 14 | 74 | 79 | 151 | 151 | 134 | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 398 | 398 | 404 | 330 | 330 | 330 | 385 | 497 | 106 | 482 | 431 | 106 | 371 | 371 | 385 | 418 | 433 | 482 | 553 | 417 | 9 |
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