Withernsea surf break

Withernsea surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 BST
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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
10.9° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Thursday (May 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 7th May)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 11th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 12th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Tue night, light winds from the SE by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 9°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
8
0.6
N
8
1.3
N
7
1.7
NNE
6
1.1
ENE
6
0.7
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
1.4
NNE
5
1.4
N
6
1.4
N
7
1.7
N
7
1.4
N
7
1.7
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
19
40
145
225
74
80
40
24
49
42
42
26
15
13
13
106
151
168
270
181
278
Wind (km/h)
15
N
30
N
25
NNE
25
NE
20
ENE
10
ESE
15
SE
25
SE
20
SSE
15
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
ENE
20
E
25
ENE
25
ENE
10
SSE
15
S
20
WSW
30
SW
35
W
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
7:55PM4.46m
8:04AM4.44m
8:32PM4.19m
8:41AM4.25m
9:14PM3.91m
9:24AM4.06m
10:09PM3.66m
10:20AM3.91m
11:23PM3.52m
11:31AM3.83m
00:45AM3.57m
12:45PM3.90m
1:53AM3.80m
Low Tide
1:52PM0.70m
2:08AM1.04m
2:30PM0.90m
2:45AM1.28m
3:12PM1.13m
3:26AM1.53m
4:02PM1.34m
4:15AM1.75m
5:01PM1.48m
5:17AM1.91m
6:10PM1.48m
6:31AM1.94m
7:20PM1.31m
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clear
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5:16
5:15
5:13
5:11
5:09
5:07
5:05
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8:36
8:37
8:39
8:42
8:43
8:45
8:46
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1
2
3
Temp °C
10
9
8
7
7
7
8
9
9
10
10
10
11
10
10
10
13
11
11
10
6
6
2
1
0
2
2
4
3
3
4
5
6
7
6
5
5
11
8
6
3
-4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
7
0.8
N
6
0.7
N
9
0.6
E
5
0.4
N
9
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
NNW
6
0.1
N
11
0.7
E
5
0.7
E
5
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
1.1
NNE
7
Energy kJ
19
18
51
80
19
24
49
42
42
26
15
13
7
2
28
28
34
31
118
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.2
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.3
E
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.3
N
8
0.1
N
12
Energy kJ
45
40
10
18
3
1
13
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
13
Energy kJ
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
2
0.6
N
8
1.3
N
7
1.7
NNE
6
1.1
ENE
6
0.8
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.6
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.3
E
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
4
1.4
NNE
5
1.4
N
6
1.4
N
7
1.7
N
7
1.4
N
7
1.7
N
7
Energy kJ
1
40
145
225
74
36
17
14
6
3
4
7
13
106
151
168
270
181
278
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
630
688
172
455
464
64
24
450
113
104
495
410
419
445
445
172
0
0
0
24
364
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
2
3
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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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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