Withernsea surf break

Withernsea surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 27 Mar 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
8.0° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Sunday (Mar 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Withernsea in the next 16 days are 1.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Friday (Apr 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 29th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 29th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 30th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Wed night).

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Fri
03
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
N
1.3
NW
1.2
NNW
1
NNW
1.2
N
0.9
N
1.3
NW
1.9
NNW
1.8
NNW
1.3
N
0.9
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.7
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
Period(s) (?)116859948899898766661413
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2091181515422913266471448269126109996027132729201614
Wind
(km/h)
30
WNW
40
W
35
NW
30
WNW
30
SW
40
WSW
35
WNW
40
WNW
30
NW
25
WNW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
W
15
W
15
W
30
NE
20
ESE
30
SSE
30
WNW
15
NW
20
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:53AM
3.81
1:09PM
3.94
2:13AM
4.04
2:18PM
4.26
3:10AM
4.34
3:10PM
4.61
3:52AM
4.61
3:52PM
4.90
4:28AM
4.82
4:29PM
5.09
5:00AM
4.96
5:04PM
5.19
5:30AM
5.01
5:38PM
5.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:00AM
1.84
7:45PM
1.17
8:17AM
1.59
8:49PM
0.79
9:11AM
1.27
9:37PM
0.45
9:54AM
0.96
10:17PM
0.20
10:31AM
0.71
10:52PM
0.07
11:05AM
0.53
11:25PM
0.07
11:37AM
0.42
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Fri
03
Sunrise-5:43--5:41--5:39--5:35--5:33--5:31--5:28-
Sunset--6:27--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:36--6:37
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
mod rain
cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
--1--1---1----36-21-1
Temp. °C788579991081313111011657977
Feels °C (?)1-2-2-3-221-12110116681-11441
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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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