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Whitby surfForecast / North East England / UK
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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 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whitby in the next 16 days are 3.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 11ft (3.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitby over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri morning, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 19 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1576 | 3765 | 3021 | 1323 | 652 | 661 | 313 | 270 | 66 | 40 | 136 | 51 | 12 | 317 | 205 | 145 | 82 | 64 | 43 | 27 | 326 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- on | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:15AM 4.49 | 10:16PM 4.49 | 10:45AM 4.38 | 11:54PM 4.49 | 12:16PM 4.53 | 1:14AM 4.71 | 1:26PM 4.83 | 2:10AM 4.96 | 2:17PM 5.14 | 2:53AM 5.16 | 3:00PM 5.37 | 3:30AM 5.29 | 3:37PM 5.52 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:01AM 2.15 | 3:44PM 1.97 | 4:33AM 2.45 | 5:30PM 1.98 | 6:19AM 2.40 | 6:58PM 1.69 | 7:31AM 2.12 | 7:58PM 1.32 | 8:20AM 1.80 | 8:45PM 1.02 | 9:01AM 1.53 | 9:24PM 0.83 | 9:36AM 1.32 | |||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:37 | |
Rain (mm) | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | 4 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 6 | |
| Feels °C (?) | -3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -1 | -1 | 0 | -2 | -2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
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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.











