Withernsea surf break

Withernsea surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 17 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
7.2° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Monday (Mar 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Withernsea in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 23) at 12PM. 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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 23rd Mar)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 23rd Mar)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 23rd Mar)5ft (1.6m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue morning, calm by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Fri night, strong winds from the WSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.6
SE
0.5
SE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.3
ENE
0.5
E
0.2
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.7
ENE
0.6
E
0.5
E
1.7
NNW
1.4
N
1.1
N
Period(s) (?)11161710441312441211101010555678
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)95621593327113719198282014227212138
Wind
(km/h)
30
SSW
30
SSW
20
S
15
S
20
SE
10
SSE
10
NE
10
ENE
10
E
15
E
15
ESE
10
SE
15
NE
15
ENE
10
E
5
SE
20
SSE
30
SW
45
W
40
W
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
ononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossononcross-
on
crosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:56PM
4.79
4:29AM
4.75
4:30PM
5.13
5:02AM
5.02
5:05PM
5.39
5:35AM
5.20
5:40PM
5.52
6:09AM
5.25
6:18PM
5.53
6:45AM
5.17
6:58PM
5.37
7:22AM
4.96
7:42PM
5.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:55AM
1.03
10:19PM
0.33
10:32AM
0.70
10:55PM
-0.02
11:08AM
0.43
11:31PM
-0.24
11:44AM
0.25
12:07AM
-0.30
12:21PM
0.17
12:45AM
-0.17
12:59PM
0.21
1:25AM
0.11
1:40PM
0.38
2:08AM
0.53
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise6:09--6:07--6:05--6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--
Sunset-6:06--6:07--6:09--6:12--6:14--6:15--6:16-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-----------------3---
Temp. °C11141013141110109877666788886
Feels °C (?)4849106765432223431-2-11
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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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