Withernsea surf break

Withernsea surfForecast / North East England / UK

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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
9.5° C
(Which is 2.0°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 (Apr 26) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 11s 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 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 26th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 28th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.5
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.5
NE
6
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
N
11
1
N
10
1
N
11
0.9
N
11
1.1
N
11
1.9
N
6
1.6
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
27
17
20
40
62
47
57
36
26
19
125
116
216
235
198
277
279
232
113
143
Wind (km/h)
25
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NE
5
NNE
5
N
10
E
10
WSW
5
NW
15
ENE
15
E
20
SSE
20
SE
5
SSW
10
N
20
NNE
25
N
20
NNE
20
N
20
NNW
30
NNW
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:31PM4.52m
9:45AM4.38m
10:43PM4.11m
10:56AM4.11m
00:13AM3.86m
12:22PM4.00m
1:41AM3.87m
1:43PM4.09m
2:50AM4.05m
2:48PM4.28m
3:42AM4.28m
3:40PM4.49m
4:22AM4.50m
Low Tide
3:46AM1.17m
4:19PM0.86m
4:48AM1.58m
5:34PM1.11m
6:07AM1.84m
7:01PM1.18m
7:36AM1.85m
8:21PM1.03m
8:49AM1.65m
9:21PM0.81m
9:43AM1.37m
10:07PM0.62m
10:26AM1.10m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
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5:41
5:39
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:28
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8:13
8:14
8:15
8:17
8:20
8:22
8:23
8:24
Temp °C
7
6
6
6
6
8
12
12
13
12
8
11
13
13
12
11
8
8
8
8
7
1
1
2
2
3
4
8
7
9
8
4
6
8
10
10
7
3
4
3
3
0
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.5
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.5
NE
6
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
N
11
1
N
10
1
N
11
0.9
N
11
0.1
NE
6
0.6
N
10
Energy kJ
1
1
17
20
40
62
47
57
36
26
19
125
116
216
235
198
1
65
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
N
10
0.1
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.3
NNE
10
0.3
N
9
0.2
N
12
0.7
NNE
8
0.2
ESE
4
Energy kJ
1
1
8
3
18
18
14
12
60
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
E
10
Energy kJ
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ENE
5
0.8
ENE
5
0.3
ENE
4
0.5
NE
6
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SW
2
0.2
S
4
1.1
N
11
1.9
N
6
1.6
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
6
1.3
NNE
6
Energy kJ
44
27
4
15
2
1
1
277
279
232
113
143
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
583
584
667
324
52
305
319
1
24
319
108
95
95
0
38
162
99
172
328
263
172
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
5
5
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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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