Withernsea Surf Break

Lat Long: 53.72° N 0.05° E

Withernsea Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 07 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Withernsea sea temperature is
15.6°C
2.9° 

Withernsea surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Withernsea surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with N swell.

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 Thursday (Oct 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 8th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 8th Oct)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 11th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night).

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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77
156
278
236
142
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31
153
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305
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22
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Wind (km/h)
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NW
25
NW
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WNW
35
SSW
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High Tide
3:37PM4.35m
3:38AM4.63m
4:23PM4.65m
4:24AM4.93m
5:02PM4.89m
5:04AM5.14m
5:36PM5.03m
5:42AM5.25m
6:08PM5.08m
6:17AM5.24m
6:38PM5.04m
6:52AM5.13m
7:08PM4.91m
Low Tide
9:15AM0.77m
9:39PM1.29m
10:07AM0.41m
10:26PM0.95m
10:50AM0.15m
11:06PM0.67m
11:28AM0.01m
11:43PM0.46m
12:03PM0.01m
00:17AM0.34m
12:37PM0.13m
00:50AM0.33m
1:09PM0.34m
1:23AM0.42m
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Temp °C
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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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