Staithes surf break

Staithes surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 07 Jan 2026 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
8.2° 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 Thursday (Jan 08) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 10s 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 7s period and expected on Monday (Jan 12) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 8th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 8th Jan)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 9PM (Fri 9th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 5°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Fri morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 2°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat afternoon, near gales from the SSE by Sun night).

Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NW
2.3
NNE
1.9
NE
1.4
NE
1.6
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.5
ENE
3.5
ENE
3
ENE
2.5
ENE
1.8
NE
1.6
ENE
1.1
NE
0.7
NE
3
SE
2.5
SE
2.2
ESE
2.4
ESE
2.4
ESE
2.2
E
2.1
E
Period(s) (?)6109957810101099888877877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)28410045993041304039822049149511115493871515700000515424
Wind
(km/h)
40
WNW
10
WNW
5
S
10
SSE
40
ENE
45
NE
40
NNE
30
NNE
25
N
15
NNE
10
S
20
SSE
40
SSE
50
SSE
30
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
20
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
on
onononononcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:16PM
4.56
7:00AM
3.98
7:01PM
4.35
7:46AM
3.75
7:48PM
4.07
8:35AM
3.54
8:39PM
3.77
9:28AM
3.36
9:38PM
3.51
10:27AM
3.25
10:45PM
3.34
11:30AM
3.22
11:55PM
3.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:53AM
0.19
1:00PM
0.95
1:37AM
0.46
1:42PM
1.16
2:21AM
0.77
2:27PM
1.37
3:08AM
1.08
3:20PM
1.55
4:03AM
1.34
4:26PM
1.66
5:11AM
1.50
5:44PM
1.65
6:24AM
1.53
Wed
07
Thursday
08
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Sunrise--8:22--8:21--8:21--8:19--8:18--8:18--8:17
Sunset3:55--3:56--3:57--3:59--4:00--4:02--4:04--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C553343344543445789998
Feels °C (?)-40-1-1-4-8-6-3-121-5-7-3-2215565
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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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