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Withernsea surf break

Withernsea surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 20 Apr 2026 BST
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Withernsea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Withernsea sea temperature is
9.2° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Withernsea this week:

The surf forecast for Withernsea over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Withernsea in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 24th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 6°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.5
N
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
NNE
1
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.2
NNE
1.1
NNE
1
NNE
1.1
NNE
Period(s) (?)766666555778778888889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4440159413611551403196149221238259226238218187155127225
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
20
NNE
25
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
NE
20
NNE
25
N
25
N
25
NNW
35
N
35
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
15
N
10
NE
5
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
ononononcross-
on
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:44PM
5.29
8:03AM
4.99
8:34PM
4.95
8:50AM
4.70
9:31PM
4.52
9:45AM
4.38
10:43PM
4.11
10:56AM
4.11
12:13AM
3.86
12:22PM
4.00
1:41AM
3.87
1:43PM
4.09
2:50AM
4.05
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:42PM
0.08
2:07AM
0.29
2:28PM
0.25
2:54AM
0.71
3:19PM
0.53
3:46AM
1.17
4:19PM
0.86
4:48AM
1.58
5:34PM
1.11
6:07AM
1.84
7:01PM
1.18
7:36AM
1.85
8:21PM
1.03
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise5:48--5:47--5:45--5:41--5:39--5:37--5:35--
Sunset-8:08--8:10--8:13--8:14--8:15--8:17--8:20-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C8878888757888979108779
Feels °C (?)432122320122010243446
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Information about the Withernsea Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Withernsea provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Withernsea can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Withernsea 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 (Withernsea) 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 Withernsea 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 Withernsea, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North East England, consider staying in Easington which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around North East England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Grimsby which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Cleethorpes, Immingham and Killingholme.

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