Whitby surf break

Whitby surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 BST
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Whitby surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whitby sea temperature is
8.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitby this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Whitby in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Apr 17) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 21st Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Tue morning).

Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
ENE
0.4
SE
0.3
SE
0.1
SE
0.5
NW
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.5
N
1.2
N
1.6
N
1.7
NNE
1.8
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
ENE
1
NNE
1
N
0.9
NNE
0.9
NNE
Period(s) (?)576655445565776665566
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)575354161912197623625425119017053575453
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
15
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
25
WSW
25
WNW
20
NW
15
NW
10
NNE
5
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
ENE
35
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
25
N
25
N
15
NNE
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:33AM
5.41
4:39PM
5.66
5:10AM
5.52
5:21PM
5.77
5:49AM
5.54
6:05PM
5.76
6:29AM
5.47
6:52PM
5.60
7:13AM
5.31
7:43PM
5.34
8:02AM
5.08
8:42PM
5.01
8:59AM
4.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:29PM
0.77
10:42AM
1.05
11:07PM
0.62
11:21AM
0.86
11:47PM
0.62
12:02PM
0.77
12:28AM
0.76
12:46PM
0.82
1:11AM
1.04
1:32PM
0.98
1:58AM
1.42
2:25PM
1.23
2:51AM
1.83
Thu
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Sunrise--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:50--5:47--5:45--5:43
Sunset8:06--8:07--8:09--8:12--8:14--8:15--8:16--
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1-1-------12--------
Temp. °C1412121410111398887778876667
Feels °C (?)9961066764451231220023
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Information about the Whitby Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Whitby provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whitby can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whitby 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 (Whitby) 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 Whitby 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 Whitby, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North East England, consider staying in Waverley which is 1 km (1 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 1 km (1 miles) away, Scarborough, Guisborough and Redcar.

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