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Whitby surfForecast / North East England / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitby this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Whitby in the next 16 days are 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 22nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitby over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
ESE 6 | N 8 | E 5 | N 7 | SSE 4 | N 8 | N 7 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SE 4 | SE 3 | N 6 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | N 7 | NE 4 | |
22 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 7:43PM5.27m | 7:56AM5.21m | 8:42PM5.03m | 8:51AM5.04m | 9:45PM4.80m | 9:52AM4.88m | 10:54PM4.63m | 11:00AM4.76m | 00:04AM4.56m | 12:10PM4.72m | 1:09AM4.58m | 1:16PM4.76m | 2:04AM4.66m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:29PM0.86m | 1:51AM1.50m | 2:24PM1.03m | 2:45AM1.81m | 3:24PM1.24m | 3:45AM2.09m | 4:31PM1.41m | 4:53AM2.26m | 5:44PM1.51m | 6:07AM2.30m | 6:54PM1.52m | 7:16AM2.20m | 7:53PM1.48m | ||||||||
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 | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:45 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 14 | 16 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
8 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 16 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SE 5 | E 5 | N 7 | SSE 4 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | NE 4 |
 kJ | 22 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | E 5 | N 8 | — | N 7 | — | — | — | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 |
| kJ | 5 | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | — | NNE 2 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 5 | 13 | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 143 | 308 | 307 | 379 | 393 | 295 | 392 | 393 | 277 | 316 | 316 | 345 | 346 | 345 | 345 | 345 | 345 | 405 | 405 | 399 | 335 |
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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.
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