Whitby Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.49° N 0.62° W

Whitby Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Whitby sea temperature is
12.9°C
1.8° 

Whitby surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Whitby surf forecast from 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 26 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NNW swell with 902 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 26 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 11s period with N 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 (Oct 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Whitby in the next 16 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Mon 26th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 26th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Most Powerful12AM (Mon 26th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon night, min 9°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (gales from the W on Sun morning, moderate winds from the SSW by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri night, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, strong winds from the S by Fri night).

Sunday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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High Tide
3:14PM5.45m
3:18AM5.69m
3:48PM5.58m
3:57AM5.82m
4:25PM5.63m
4:39AM5.82m
5:04PM5.59m
5:24AM5.70m
5:46PM5.47m
6:14AM5.48m
6:33PM5.27m
7:11AM5.18m
7:27PM5.05m
Low Tide
9:09AM1.04m
9:21PM1.34m
9:45AM0.89m
9:59PM1.14m
10:23AM0.86m
10:39PM1.03m
11:02AM0.97m
11:20PM1.04m
11:44AM1.21m
00:06AM1.16m
12:30PM1.54m
00:57AM1.37m
1:21PM1.92m
1:57AM1.62m
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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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