Surf Forecasts:
Whitby surf forecast from 3 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, N swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with N swell.
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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whitby in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
To be upfront, the first week and a half is a real struggle. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with barely a ripple. The north-west swells that do show up are weak, short-period, and the wind is almost always blowing across the face or onshore. The energy is just not there. The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t arrive until the 10th of September, and even then it’s just a small, clean wave. The real standout, and the only time you’d want to get wet, comes much later.
Hold on for the 17th of September. That’s your window. A solid pulse of northwest groundswell pushes in, with wave heights around 7.2ft and a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a strong 732, so there’s real power in the water. The wind is blowing cross-off from the west-northwest, keeping it clean. This is a serious dose of swell for Whitby, and the size and power mean it’s strictly for experienced surfers only. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 60.6°. The 18th of September has a smaller, cleaner option with offshore winds, but it’s a step down in size. The 17th is the one to circle on the calendar. A bit of a wait, but it’s the best on offer.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNW 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | SE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 6 | N 14 | N 11 | N 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 58 | 57 | 46 | 25 | 13 | 5 | 113 | 98 | 65 | 27 | 27 | 202 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 16 | 286 | 160 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:53PM4.87m | 9:17AM4.99m | 9:53PM4.61m | 10:33AM4.67m | 11:14PM4.44m | 12:11PM4.54m | 00:49AM4.51m | 1:44PM4.70m | 2:08AM4.80m | 2:53PM5.00m | 3:07AM5.17m | 3:46PM5.29m | 3:54AM5.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:47PM1.56m | 3:06AM1.80m | 3:40PM1.95m | 4:10AM2.07m | 4:54PM2.30m | 5:43AM2.21m | 6:38PM2.43m | 7:29AM2.01m | 8:09PM2.23m | 8:43AM1.58m | 9:09PM1.91m | 9:37AM1.14m | 9:56PM1.59m | ||||||||
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 | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 12 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 8 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | NW 4 | — | NNW 6 | N 14 | N 11 | N 9 |
| kJ | 58 | 57 | 46 | 25 | 13 | 5 | — | 98 | 65 | 27 | 27 | 124 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | 26 | 16 | 286 | 160 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | SE 6 | NW 4 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | N 11 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 29 | 26 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 16 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | W 3 | WSW 2 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 7 | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | W 2 | W 3 | SW 2 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | W 3 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 113 | — | — | 1 | 31 | 202 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 80 | 99 | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 4 | 292 | 454 | 738 | 416 | 316 | 4 | 28 | 385 | 405 | 24 | 79 | 426 | 411 | 739 | 677 | 416 | 426 | 83 | 0 |
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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).
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