Staithes surf break

Staithes surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 21 Apr 2026 BST
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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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Staithes in the next 16 days are 1.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 26th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Tue morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
N
1.1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.8
NE
0.6
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
1
N
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)556655577888887899999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14641201006630235375175191199183128125251315311254165138
Wind
(km/h)
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
25
ENE
20
NE
10
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
NW
25
NNW
15
N
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
N
10
NNE
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
E
10
NNE
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
crossonon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:47AM
4.40
7:19PM
4.37
7:36AM
4.15
8:17PM
3.99
8:32AM
3.88
9:28PM
3.64
9:42AM
3.66
10:54PM
3.43
11:05AM
3.57
12:20AM
3.43
12:23PM
3.65
1:28AM
3.58
1:27PM
3.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:54AM
0.37
1:14PM
0.30
1:42AM
0.73
2:07PM
0.54
2:36AM
1.11
3:11PM
0.80
3:42AM
1.44
4:30PM
0.99
5:05AM
1.63
5:58PM
1.00
6:32AM
1.60
7:15PM
0.86
7:41AM
1.42
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Mon
27
Sunrise-5:48--5:46--5:43--5:41--5:39--5:35--5:33-
Sunset--8:15--8:17--8:20--8:22--8:23--8:25--8:28
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C798865567688787688677
Feels °C (?)332300223234432244333
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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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