Surf Forecasts:
Whitby surf forecast from 6 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 125 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitby this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Whitby in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitby over the next 16 days.
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Right then, let's have a look at what's on offer for Whitby. I'll be honest with you, it's a tough start. We're looking at a proper dry spell. From Monday the 6th right through to Saturday the 19th of July, there's basically nothing worth paddling out for. The first ten days or so are a write-off, with minimal swell and mostly poor surf conditions. We're talking about a gap of nearly two weeks of flat or near-flat conditions. It’s grim, but it doesn’t tend to stay this poor for long around here; forecasts can change.
The first real glimmer of hope shows up on Sunday the 19th of July. The morning is where it's at. A new swell pushes in at 5 ft from the NNE, with a period of 9 seconds which gives it some decent shape. The real winner here is the wind – it's glassy. That's a major positive, mate. You'll get clean, smooth faces. The combined wave energy is moderate at best (343), but for a spot that's been dead for so long, that's a proper relief. Whitby is a beach/pier setup, and with this longer period swell (over 8 seconds), it should offer some real waves, though it can break a bit straight. It's a consistent break, so you know it'll be working, but expect it to be often crowded because it's the first decent day in ages.
After that, Monday the 20th still has some 5 ft swell from the N in the morning, but the winds turn cross from the SE. It's not as clean as Sunday, but still rideable, with the combined energy jumping up a bit. After that, things look like they get messy again. The water temp is sitting around 58°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so the summer suit is fine.
Honestly? That Sunday the 19th is your standout. It's not going to be huge, but after all that nothingness, a glassy 5 ft day at Whitby is a gift. Don't sleep on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 8 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 2 | 10 | 5 | 29 | 31 | 17 | 11 | 48 | 39 | 15 | 14 | 32 | 40 | 39 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 45 | 94 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 9:15PM4.72m | 9:13AM5.02m | 10:06PM4.62m | 10:08AM4.90m | 11:04PM4.55m | 11:12AM4.80m | 00:10AM4.54m | 12:25PM4.77m | 1:18AM4.63m | 1:41PM4.84m | 2:23AM4.82m | 2:52PM5.01m | 3:23AM5.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:04PM1.44m | 3:14AM1.98m | 3:50PM1.53m | 4:05AM2.07m | 4:45PM1.65m | 5:06AM2.13m | 5:50PM1.74m | 6:18AM2.10m | 7:03PM1.76m | 7:35AM1.94m | 8:15PM1.69m | 8:46AM1.64m | 9:18PM1.55m | ||||||||
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 | 4:35 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:32 |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | N 8 | N 11 | N 10 | N 6 | N 5 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 4 | N 7 | — | NE 6 |
| kJ | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 8 | 17 | 7 | 48 | 39 | 15 | 14 | 32 | 40 | 39 | 22 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 4 | — | 94 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | N 11 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | NNE 8 | — | NNW 5 | N 8 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | 13 | 11 | — | — | — | 10 | 7 | — | — | — | 13 | — | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | NNW 5 | — | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 3 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 10 | — | 29 | 31 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 25 | 45 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 394 | 394 | 323 | 336 | 487 | 379 | 342 | 342 | 95 | 344 | 342 | 118 | 365 | 405 | 444 | 444 | 343 | 383 | 440 | 490 | 76 |
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