Surf Forecasts:
Whitby surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NNE swell with 1,001 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with NNE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. 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 2.4m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight up – we’re looking at a bit of a flat spell to kick things off, but there’s a flash of something decent hiding in the back half of this forecast.
The first week is mostly a write-off. We’ve got a gap from Sunday the 19th right through to early on Monday the 28th where the surf is just too small and messy to bother with. You’ll see a few small bumps around 2ft to 5ft, but that wind is a constant pain – mostly cross-onshore from the north, keeping things choppy and lumpy. That combined swell energy is weak, hovering between 35 and 268, which tells you there’s just no grunt in the water.
The only real bright spot – and I mean the one to circle on your calendar – is Tuesday the 28th. Late morning and into the afternoon, we get a solid pulse of swell. Whitby (beach/pier) should see head-high waves around 6ft coming from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s not huge, but it’s a proper push of energy with the combined swell energy hitting 403 and 398. What makes it the standout is the wind: Tuesday morning is clean with a cross-off breeze, and by Tuesday afternoon it turns glassy – that’s a rare combination of decent size and clean conditions. Waves should be well-shaped for an intermediate surfer, though at 6ft it’s getting a bit meaty for beginners. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
After that little window, Wednesday the 29th through to the 3rd of August, the swell drops away again. You might see some offshores on a few days, but the swell is tiny – mostly under 3ft – and the combined energy is below 100. Not worth paddling out for.
So, bottom line: the first week is a total dud. Wait for Tuesday the 28th, aim for that afternoon session when the wind goes glassy, and you’ll get the cleanest ride of the whole 16-day stretch. It’s not a classic, but it’s the one blast of proper surf we’ve got.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat night, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 885 | 729 | 454 | 268 | 168 | 118 | 74 | 51 | 60 | 112 | 118 | 97 | 104 | 128 | 121 | 56 | 34 | 12 | 26 | 10 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 8:08AM5.55m | 8:47PM5.04m | 8:51AM5.31m | 9:32PM4.78m | 9:38AM5.02m | 10:21PM4.54m | 10:32AM4.72m | 11:18PM4.37m | 11:39AM4.47m | 00:25AM4.30m | 12:56PM4.36m | 1:34AM4.38m | 2:08PM4.40m | 2:32AM4.56m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:37PM0.91m | 2:43AM1.70m | 3:21PM1.24m | 3:26AM1.94m | 4:08PM1.61m | 4:15AM2.19m | 5:02PM1.95m | 5:16AM2.39m | 6:08PM2.20m | 6:37AM2.47m | 7:23PM2.30m | 8:00AM2.36m | 8:27PM2.25m | ||||||||
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 | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | SE 4 |
| kJ | — | 729 | 454 | 268 | 168 | 118 | 74 | 51 | 60 | 112 | 118 | 97 | 104 | 128 | 121 | 56 | 34 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | — | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | 7 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 885 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 77 | 77 | 0 | 4 | 598 | 4 | 513 | 586 | 12 | 53 | 480 | 4 | 78 | 361 | 0 | 13 | 1242 | 379 | 394 | 487 | 479 |
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