Withernsea surf break

Withernsea surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 18 Nov 2025 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
10.8° C
(Which is 1.3°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. 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 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 18th Nov)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 20th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 20th Nov)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 8°C on Thu afternoon, min 0°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue morning, near gales from the NNE by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun night, min 2°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the ESE by Sun night).

Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
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Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
0
0
0
!
0
0
2
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
N
1.5
N
1.9
NNE
2.5
NNE
3
N
3
N
3.5
N
2.5
N
2.2
N
1.9
N
1.5
N
1
N
0.7
N
0.7
N
0.8
N
0.9
N
0.6
N
0.8
NE
0.8
NE
0.8
ENE
1.1
NE
Period(s) (?)131212881010111110109999557775
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)941636101269911111559281016371089682408164787697421862545665
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
25
SSW
20
WNW
50
NNE
45
N
40
NW
25
WNW
35
N
35
NW
25
WNW
20
W
25
SSW
15
WNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
W
15
SW
15
SSW
45
ESE
65
E
50
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:43PM
4.56
3:52AM
4.63
4:13PM
4.67
4:27AM
4.71
4:44PM
4.73
5:01AM
4.74
5:15PM
4.73
5:35AM
4.68
5:47PM
4.69
6:09AM
4.55
6:19PM
4.62
6:44AM
4.37
6:54PM
4.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:34AM
0.74
9:52PM
0.93
10:09AM
0.68
10:26PM
0.75
10:42AM
0.66
10:59PM
0.63
11:16AM
0.69
11:33PM
0.59
11:49AM
0.77
12:09AM
0.63
12:23PM
0.90
12:46AM
0.73
12:59PM
1.06
1:26AM
0.88
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Sunrise7:30--7:31--7:33--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:41--
Sunset-3:57--3:56--3:55--3:53--3:52--3:51--3:49-
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heavy rain
light rain
light rain
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cloud
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light rain
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part cloud
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heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
Rain (mm)
-711132-11--4------151116
Temp. °C4667644854445656689109
Feels °C (?)-20-7-5-5-6-1-1-3-2-2-3120220-1-3-1
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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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