Whitby surf break

Whitby surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 29 Mar 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
7.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitby this week:

The surf forecast for Whitby over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitby in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 29th Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 31st Mar)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 2nd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed afternoon, min 2°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed night, calm by Thu morning).

Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sat
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NNW
0.8
N
0.6
N
1.5
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.9
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.2
N
1
N
0.8
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
1.9
N
1.8
N
1.4
N
1.1
NNE
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.8
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
Period(s) (?)699788910887778881312121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)62106532503984382642551428239233474322641678511019910569
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
35
SW
45
WSW
35
W
35
WNW
30
NW
30
WNW
15
W
20
WNW
15
WSW
25
WSW
30
WSW
40
NNW
10
NW
20
SSE
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
SSW
40
SSW
65
SW
55
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:14AM
4.71
2:26PM
4.83
3:10AM
4.96
3:17PM
5.14
3:53AM
5.16
4:00PM
5.37
4:30AM
5.29
4:37PM
5.52
5:03AM
5.36
5:12PM
5.58
5:34AM
5.37
5:45PM
5.55
6:05AM
5.33
6:18PM
5.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:31AM
2.12
8:58PM
1.32
9:20AM
1.80
9:45PM
1.02
10:01AM
1.53
10:24PM
0.83
10:36AM
1.32
11:00PM
0.76
11:09AM
1.19
11:33PM
0.79
11:41AM
1.13
12:04AM
0.90
12:13PM
1.15
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sat
04
Sunrise-6:43--6:41--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28-
Sunset--7:31--7:34--7:35--7:37--7:38--7:40--7:43
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C5797810712141212136566781177
Feels °C (?)-2-30-4-12-189767-410-1133-6-5
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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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