Staithes Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.56° N 0.79° W

Staithes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Staithes sea temperature is
14.9°C
1.2° 

Staithes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Staithes surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, N swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period with N 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Staithes in the next 16 days are 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10AM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 22nd Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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0
0
0
0
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0
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1
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1
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
0.1
N
8
1.3
WNW
5
0.9
WNW
4
0.8
NW
5
0.7
N
8
0.7
N
7
0.7
N
7
0.8
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
1
N
5
1
NNE
6
0.8
N
7
0.6
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
14
6
6
6
1
76
26
31
66
53
46
106
73
33
19
19
42
74
57
39
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
30
SW
35
SW
35
WSW
35
W
25
WSW
35
W
25
W
15
WSW
10
S
15
W
15
WSW
10
SW
0
NNE
5
WSW
5
W
5
NNE
15
ENE
15
SSE
15
S
15
S
Wind State
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:00PM3.27m
9:48AM3.15m
10:14PM3.06m
11:22AM2.98m
11:52PM3.05m
12:55PM3.05m
1:11AM3.25m
1:58PM3.26m
2:04AM3.54m
2:43PM3.54m
2:44AM3.86m
3:18PM3.82m
3:19AM4.16m
Low Tide
2:52PM1.51m
3:17AM1.47m
3:50PM1.79m
4:36AM1.69m
5:22PM1.93m
6:26AM1.68m
7:03PM1.82m
7:47AM1.42m
8:05PM1.58m
8:36AM1.08m
8:48PM1.29m
9:14AM0.74m
9:24PM1.01m
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6:39
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6:50
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7:13
7:10
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6:58
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Temp °C
17
15
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14
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11
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12
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Feels °C
11
10
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10
8
8
10
7
14
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23
19
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18
9
13
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16
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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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