Whitby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Whitby.

Honestly, it’s a tough run ahead. The next week and a half is looking pretty flat and messy, with very little to get excited about. We’ve got a long gap of poor conditions stretching from now until the middle of the month, so don’t bother rushing to the beach just yet. The only real glimmer of hope comes right at the very end of the forecast period, but it’s a long way off.

There’s a big blank spell from the start right through until Monday the 18th of August. That’s over ten days of tiny waves, onshore winds, and generally rubbish surf. The water’s currently sitting at 62°F which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only positive.

Then, on Tuesday the 18th of August, things finally wake up. A pulse of northerly swell pushes in, with waves around 5ft on the Tuesday morning, dropping to 4ft by the afternoon. The period is a short 7 seconds though, so it’s gonna be a bit weak and crumbly – combined energy is moderate at best (215 on Tuesday morning, dropping to 152 later). But the real story here is the wind: light WSW in the morning and light southerly in the afternoon, both cross-offshore. That’ll keep the surface clean, which is a massive bonus after all this time.

Whitby is a beach and pier setup, and with the swell coming from the north, it’ll wrap in okay. But with that short period, expect the waves to be a bit soft and not holding their shape too well. It’s not going to be epic, but it’s the best we’ve got. For beginners, that 5ft might feel a bit much, but for anyone comfortable in intermediate conditions, it’s worth a look. Crowds are often a thing here, so expect some company.

Beyond that, Wednesday the 19th drops off quickly, and then we’re back into tiny, poor surf for the rest of the run. So if you can, pencil in that Tuesday the 18th. It’s a long way off, so forecasts might shift, but right now it’s the only standout.

Rusty.

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