Withernsea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the forecast for Withernsea.

To be straight with you, this is a lean spell. The forecast is a long, quiet stretch with almost nothing doing for the first two weeks. The surf is tiny or messy, and the wind’s usually on it. It’s one of those periods where you’re better off checking the forecasts in a few days, because as it stands, it’s a blank run—fairly normal for this area when the conditions don’t line up.

We kick off August 11th with a little 3 ft north swell, period at 8 seconds, so it’s a weak windswell with combined energy at 113—moderate, but not enough to save it. The wind’s cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph, but the quality is rated poor. It’s clean-looking, but the wave comment tells the story: poor surf conditions. Same story into Tuesday afternoon, with the wind picking up to 22 mph and the swell dropping to 3 ft. Not worth the paddle.

Wednesday the 12th through to August 22nd is a real desert. The swell stays below 3 ft, periods are short—mostly 4 to 8 seconds—and the wind is mostly cross or cross-on. A few moments of glassy conditions on the morning of the 19th, but with only 2 ft of swell at 7 seconds and combined energy at a weak 26, you’d be scratching for a ride. This gap stretches nearly two weeks with no surf worth mentioning.

Finally, on August 23rd, we see a slight uptick. A 3 ft north swell with 7-second period, combined energy at 70 (still weak), but the wind swings to the west at 16 mph, cross-off, and the surf is described as clean. It’s not big, but it’s the best looking morning for a while. Still, I’d call it marginal.

The only true standout is at the very end of the window—Wednesday, August 26th. That’s when things get interesting. A 7 ft swell from the NE, 7-second period, but the energy jumps to 379 (strong), and we’ve got offshore wind from the SW at 12 mph. That’s a clean, offshore setup with moderate energy. This is a genuine option, though the 7 ft height puts it in the "too big for beginners" territory. It’s an intermediate to expert wave. The break here is Withernsea, which is inconsistent, but when it lines up like this, the crowds are possible. If you’re experienced and can time it, that morning is your best bet in the whole 16-day run.

Keep your eye on that last Wednesday. The earlier weeks are quiet, but it often doesn’t stay poor for long.

Rusty.

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