Surf Forecasts:
Whitby surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, N swell with 301 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NNW 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 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. 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 Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. First off, I have to be straight with you – the next 16 days for Whitby are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing to get excited about. The first record that shows any surf at all isn’t until the morning of Monday, 27 July, and even then, it’s only just barely surfable. Before that, we’re looking at nearly five days of flat, choppy, or just plain poor conditions starting now. It’s a rough start to the outlook.
The best of a bad bunch, and really the only moment that might tempt you off the couch, is the morning of Monday, 27 July. Whitby will see a small window of 4ft swell from the NNW at a short period of 6 seconds. The combined wave energy is moderate at 121, but the wind is light and clean from the WNW, making it cross-offshore. It’s not going to be a classic, but it’s the cleanest we’ll see. The surf will be ordinary, but it’s the only surfable option on offer. Don't expect much.
After that, it’s right back to the doldrums. The surf disappears again, with only tiny, weak waves popping up. The next faint glimmer comes on Wednesday, 5 August, with another minor pulse of 2ft from the north at a longer period of 11 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (119 in the morning, 125 in the afternoon). The wind is clean and offshore from the SSW by the afternoon, which is a plus. But 2ft is barely a ripple, and it’s a long way out. For now, it’s a promise that’s hard to trust.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year at 60°F.
Overall, this is a tough run. The spots are consistent, but the swell just isn’t showing up. It’s a blank run that’s more normal for the area when the pattern is like this. Stay patient, and check back.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | N 7 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 287 | 245 | 97 | 77 | 85 | 66 | 34 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 23 | 74 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:32AM4.72m | 11:18PM4.37m | 11:39AM4.47m | 00:25AM4.30m | 12:56PM4.36m | 1:34AM4.38m | 2:08PM4.40m | 2:32AM4.56m | 3:06PM4.54m | 3:21AM4.78m | 3:53PM4.70m | 4:03AM5.00m | 4:33PM4.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:02PM1.95m | 5:16AM2.39m | 6:08PM2.20m | 6:37AM2.47m | 7:23PM2.30m | 8:00AM2.36m | 8:27PM2.25m | 9:02AM2.13m | 9:18PM2.12m | 9:50AM1.87m | 10:00PM1.97m | 10:30AM1.63m | 10:38PM1.81m | ||||||||
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 | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 12 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | N 7 | N 7 | N 5 | N 6 | N 10 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 6 |
| kJ | 197 | 245 | 97 | 77 | 85 | 66 | 34 | 28 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 16 | 2 | 45 | 26 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | N 7 | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 4 | N 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 10 | ESE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | W 2 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | — | NW 5 | NNW 6 | — | SE 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 287 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | 23 | 74 | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 43 | 455 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 527 | 1562 | 394 | 479 | 667 | 479 | 479 | 479 | 387 | 0 | 365 | 394 | 394 | 603 | 379 |
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