Withernsea surf break

Withernsea surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm 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 Friday (Nov 21) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Withernsea in the next 12 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 22) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Fri 21st Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Fri 21st Nov)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 20th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Later becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Wed night. Icy conditions (max 7°C on Wed morning, min 0°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Mon morning, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri night, light winds from the W by Sun afternoon).

Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
N
1.5
N
3
N
3
N
3
N
3
N
3
N
2.3
N
2.1
N
1.6
N
1
N
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.5
N
0.9
N
1.7
N
2.2
N
2.3
N
Period(s) (?)12128899101188109998844688
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6366071234103912191299141911684873561838159402212726214549682
Wind
(km/h)
30
SW
20
WNW
50
NNE
45
NNW
40
NW
40
WNW
40
NW
25
NW
25
NW
15
W
25
SW
25
SW
10
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
10
W
15
WNW
15
N
35
NNE
35
N
25
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
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
7:23AM
4.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
Tue
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Sunrise--7:31--7:33--7:35--7:37--7:39--7:41--7:43
Sunset3:57--3:56--3:55--3:53--3:52--3:51--3:49--
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light snow
rain showers
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Rain (mm)
85322323--22------112
Temp. °C667545353445556668899
Feels °C (?)0-2-5-6-6-6-6-2-3-1-30112312-113
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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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