Whitby surf break

Whitby surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 19 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
8.2° 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 (Apr 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 1.8m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitby in the next 16 days are 4.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 26th Apr)13ft (4.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri morning).

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
N
0.4
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
1.1
NE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.7
E
0.5
E
0.5
NE
1.2
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.1
NNE
1.8
NNE
2.5
NNE
3
N
Period(s) (?)5567667666547887778810
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1671633362411213692301471421781832522281323568311933
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
10
N
10
W
15
N
15
NNE
20
E
25
ENE
20
E
15
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
10
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
NW
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
30
N
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:52PM
4.71
10:08AM
4.62
11:14PM
4.53
11:29AM
4.54
12:39AM
4.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:27PM
1.51
3:57AM
2.20
4:46PM
1.71
5:22AM
2.41
6:16PM
1.70
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunrise5:52--5:50--5:47--5:45--5:43--5:41--5:37--
Sunset-8:12--8:14--8:15--8:16--8:19--8:21--8:22-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C888787887886777787876
Feels °C (?)345343232343333022300
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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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