Surf Forecasts:
Whitby surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NNW swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with ENE 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitby over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let’s get into it. Rusty here, and I’ve gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty bleak for a proper surf. There’s a big gap at the start with no real options, and it’s going to be a long wait for anything even remotely worthwhile.
The whole forecast period is a struggle. We’ve got a long stretch of tiny, weak swell and poor conditions. The wave energy is almost non-existent, with the combined energy sitting at low figures like 104 (moderate) at best, but mostly in the double digits – that’s weak, lads. The water temp is about average for the time of year, nothing to write home about.
From the 26th of August right through to the 2nd of September, it’s a total write-off. We’re talking mostly cross-shore or onshore winds, choppy, poor surf, and scores of zero. There’s a few days of offshore wind, but the swell is tiny – 1 foot. It’s just not enough to push anything.
The first glimmer of something comes on the 2nd of September, Wednesday morning. The swell ticks up to 4 feet from the North with a period of 8 seconds, and we’ve got moderate offshore winds from the WSW. The combined energy grabs a moderate 142. The wave comment says “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and the score is a measly 1 out of 10. It’s clean, but it’s not going to be any sort of epic session. Honestly, it’s the best on offer, but that’s not saying much.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. The 8th of September, Tuesday, sees a spike in size – 6 feet from the NNW with a period of 8 seconds and a strong combined energy of 632. But the wind is a strong cross-offshore from the West, and the conditions are still listed as “poor.” At 6 feet, it’s getting too big for beginners, and with that strong breeze, it’s going to be a messy, windy day. For the experienced crew, it might have some power, but it’s not the clean, glassy stuff we dream of.
The rest of the period fades back into tiny, weak surf with no energy. We’re talking 1 feet to 3 feet. It’s a long, dry spell.
So, if you’re desperate, the 2nd of September morning is the only real window. But keep your expectations low. The forecast can change, but right now, it’s a quiet one.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat night, light winds from the WNW by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 94 | 71 | 78 | 83 | 91 | 139 | 60 | 31 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 46 | 61 | 32 | 31 | 110 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:13PM4.97m | 4:17AM5.25m | 4:48PM5.16m | 4:49AM5.45m | 5:20PM5.31m | 5:21AM5.60m | 5:52PM5.40m | 5:52AM5.70m | 6:23PM5.42m | 6:24AM5.73m | 6:55PM5.38m | 6:58AM5.69m | 7:29PM5.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09AM1.60m | 10:17PM1.84m | 10:43AM1.33m | 10:51PM1.62m | 11:16AM1.11m | 11:23PM1.45m | 11:48AM0.95m | 11:55PM1.33m | 12:20PM0.88m | 00:28AM1.27m | 12:53PM0.89m | 1:02AM1.29m | 1:27PM1.01m | 1:38AM1.38m | |||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 6 | E 6 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 4 | 1 | 83 | — | 139 | 60 | 31 | 19 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 19 | 46 | 61 | 32 | 31 | 62 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | E 6 | N 6 | NE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 6 | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | SSE 5 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | SE 6 | N 9 | N 9 | NE 6 | N 9 | — | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 6 | — | SSE 4 | SSE 5 | WSW 3 | S 3 | SSW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | NW 3 | — | SW 2 | SSW 4 | WNW 3 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 94 | 71 | 78 | — | 91 | — | 10 | 25 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 10 | 5 | 110 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 457 | 497 | 277 | 344 | 344 | 4 | 9 | 13 | 70 | 307 | 396 | 396 | 295 | 307 | 397 | 454 | 441 | 271 | 312 | 365 | 0 |
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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).
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