Whitby surf break

Whitby surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 09 Apr 2026 BST
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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
7.8° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Friday (Apr 10) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitby in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Fri 10th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1PM (Fri 10th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 11th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitby over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Thu afternoon, min 4°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the SSE by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the S by Wed morning).

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
E
0.5
E
1
NNW
0.6
N
0.4
N
1.8
SE
1.2
ESE
1.6
SE
0.5
E
0.3
NE
0.2
ENE
0.7
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
ESE
1
ENE
1.5
NE
1.3
NE
0.7
NE
0.6
NE
0.4
NE
0.6
SE
Period(s) (?)677667777874577886765
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)222183261331814221925115156612911126817939271023
Wind
(km/h)
30
WSW
40
W
20
WNW
20
SE
35
SSE
25
SSW
30
SW
35
S
35
SW
30
SW
20
S
20
SSE
20
ESE
15
E
15
NE
10
N
15
SSE
25
SSE
35
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:45PM
4.24
9:59AM
4.28
11:08PM
4.08
11:20AM
4.17
12:38AM
4.14
12:44PM
4.26
1:49AM
4.38
1:49PM
4.50
2:39AM
4.67
2:38PM
4.82
3:20AM
4.96
3:20PM
5.15
3:57AM
5.21
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:40AM
2.51
4:24PM
2.38
4:59AM
2.72
6:04PM
2.41
6:43AM
2.69
7:33PM
2.15
7:57AM
2.42
8:29PM
1.77
8:46AM
2.06
9:12PM
1.38
9:27AM
1.69
9:51PM
1.03
10:05AM
1.34
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:13--6:11--6:09--6:05--6:03--6:01--5:58
Sunset7:52--7:54--7:55--7:58--8:00--8:01--8:04--
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----4------14---2-3-
Temp. °C106788787101178777777121213
Feels °C (?)3-241-111-3132313444-1676
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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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