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Withernsea surf break

Withernsea surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
5.2° C
 (Which is 1.7°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Withernsea this week:

The surf forecast for Withernsea over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Withernsea in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 18th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 18th Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 21st Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Withernsea over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun morning, min 3°C on Mon morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SSE
0.6
NW
0.5
N
0.4
NNW
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
1
SE
0.7
E
0.9
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
0.6
NE
0.9
ENE
0.6
NE
0.7
ENE
1
NE
Period(s) (?)43661211109201054567677777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)0719131198282501739117997843734448102
Wind
(km/h)
25
WSW
20
WNW
20
WSW
20
S
20
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSE
35
NNW
20
SSW
20
S
15
S
20
E
30
ENE
20
ESE
15
SSE
15
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
15
E
10
E
15
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:10AM
3.73
1:49PM
3.74
2:15AM
3.83
2:45PM
3.91
3:10AM
4.00
3:32PM
4.15
3:57AM
4.19
4:13PM
4.41
4:37AM
4.37
4:49PM
4.66
5:15AM
4.50
5:23PM
4.88
5:50AM
4.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:52PM
1.86
7:31AM
1.69
8:04PM
1.71
8:34AM
1.58
9:02PM
1.47
9:24AM
1.38
9:49PM
1.19
10:06AM
1.17
10:31PM
0.90
10:44AM
0.97
11:09PM
0.64
11:20AM
0.81
11:46PM
0.42
11:54AM
0.71
Tue
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:07--8:06--8:04--8:03
Sunset4:05--4:07--4:08--4:09--4:12--4:14--4:15--
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
mod rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
2---1-212----82-------
Temp. °C854466675777778654333
Feels °C (?)3-1-1-2-2224-133203420-1-2-2-2
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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 12 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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