Staithes surf break

Staithes surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 09 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
9.6° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Friday (Dec 12) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Staithes in the next 12 days are 0.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 12) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Dec 15) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 12th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 12th Dec)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 12th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SW on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Fri night, strong winds from the S by Sun night).

Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
N
1.5
SSW
1.1
WSW
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
N
0.4
NNE
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
1.4
SE
0.8
SE
0.5
SE
Period(s) (?)855911101312111111111099211919886
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)10022857991278558573272877000
Wind
(km/h)
45
SW
40
SW
45
WSW
40
SW
25
SSW
25
SSW
30
S
20
S
5
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
20
SSW
30
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
40
SSW
30
SSW
25
S
30
S
25
WSW
35
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:27AM
3.82
7:29PM
4.10
8:28AM
3.58
8:28PM
3.88
9:32AM
3.42
9:32PM
3.69
10:36AM
3.37
10:38PM
3.57
11:34AM
3.40
11:40PM
3.54
12:26PM
3.49
12:37AM
3.58
1:11PM
3.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:16AM
0.38
1:29PM
1.19
2:12AM
0.62
2:23PM
1.42
3:11AM
0.85
3:25PM
1.59
4:15AM
1.03
4:35PM
1.65
5:18AM
1.14
5:44PM
1.59
6:17AM
1.17
6:43PM
1.45
7:08AM
1.14
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tue
16
Sunrise-8:12--8:14--8:15--8:15--8:17--8:18--8:18-
Sunset--3:37--3:37--3:37--3:37--3:37--3:37--3:37
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
--------42-----2--12-
Temp. °C121010999810987778810101011109
Feels °C (?)111023367432100244531
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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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