Surf Forecasts:
Whitby surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period, SE swell with 236 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 6s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whitby in the next 16 days are 1.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 29th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this one is a tough pill to swallow for the Whitby crew. We’re looking at a massive 16-day window starting now, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: the surf is a no-show for the vast majority of it. We’ve got a solid 15-day gap where the ocean just doesn't want to play ball. The first real glimmer doesn't pop up until Sunday, the 9th of August, and even then, it’s a real long shot.
From Saturday the 25th of July all the way through to Saturday the 8th of August, the story is the same: tiny, weak swell. We’re talking heights mostly under 2 ft, with combined wave energy barely cracking 80 (weak). The wind is a constant problem too, mostly cross-off or cross-shore, and while it keeps the water surface clean, there’s just no power behind it. The water temp is about 60°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze while you’re waiting for a wave that never comes. Honestly, for a beach and pier setup like this, with that much wind and such weak surf, it’s more of a kiteboarding kind of scene than a paddling one.
Now, on Sunday, the 9th of August, things get a little interesting. The afternoon shows a sniff of hope. We’ve got a 4 ft swell rolling in from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a short period wind swell, so it’ll be a bit crumbly and doesn’t have the punch of a groundswell, but the combined energy jumps to 286 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-onshore, which isn’t perfect, but it’s not a deal-breaker. This is the only window in the entire 16 days that even gets a score, and it’s a marginal one. It’s not a standout by any means, but if you’re desperate, you could find a few lumpy, knee-high waves at the pier. Don’t expect to be threading barrels.
That’s the long and short of it. The ocean is in a deep sleep for Whitby. A blank run like this is a bit more normal for this area, but it tends not to stay this poor for long. Forecasts can change, so keep your eyes peeled.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
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 kJ | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 31 | 44 | 34 | 49 | 45 | 80 | 58 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 195 | 34 | 36 | 24 | 35 | 35 | 21 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:08PM4.40m | 2:32AM4.56m | 3:06PM4.54m | 3:21AM4.78m | 3:53PM4.70m | 4:03AM5.00m | 4:33PM4.87m | 4:40AM5.19m | 5:11PM5.01m | 5:15AM5.34m | 5:46PM5.12m | 5:48AM5.44m | 6:20PM5.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27PM2.25m | 9:02AM2.13m | 9:18PM2.12m | 9:50AM1.87m | 10:00PM1.97m | 10:30AM1.63m | 10:38PM1.81m | 11:06AM1.42m | 11:14PM1.67m | 11:41AM1.25m | 11:48PM1.57m | 12:15PM1.14m | 00:21AM1.52m | ||||||||
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 | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 |
mm | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | NNW 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 31 | 44 | 34 | 49 | 45 | 80 | 58 | 40 | 41 | 40 | 23 | 34 | 36 | 17 | 35 | 35 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | N 7 | NNW 5 | — | N 10 | — | N 8 | N 10 | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | E 5 | NNW 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 8 | — | 1 | 18 | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 23 | 24 | 24 | 9 | 4 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | E 5 | — | N 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 5 | — | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 2 | — | NNW 3 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | SE 5 | SE 7 | — | — | NW 4 | — | E 5 | — |
| kJ | 4 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 10 | 21 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 35 | 195 | — | — | 4 | — | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 667 | 667 | 393 | 479 | 480 | 393 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 29 | 9 | 9 | 70 | 342 | 129 | 427 | 487 | 385 |
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