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
12.4° C
(Which is 2.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Withernsea this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Withernsea in the next 16 days are 1.1m 5s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 28th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 10°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
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
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
4
0.3
SE
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.2
SSE
4
0.4
NNE
3
0.8
NE
4
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
4
0.7
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
1.1
SE
5
0.8
ESE
5
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
6
0.2
N
3
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.4
SE
4
0.2
E
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
1
0
0
3
19
28
20
17
26
53
27
4
4
3
1
1
1
1
4
1
Wind (km/h)
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
N
15
NNE
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
15
ESE
25
SE
30
SE
15
S
20
W
20
WNW
5
NW
20
ESE
15
SSE
20
W
25
W
15
WSW
25
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
1:05PM4.18m
2:09AM4.01m
2:09PM4.20m
3:00AM4.15m
3:04PM4.28m
3:43AM4.29m
3:51PM4.37m
4:21AM4.42m
4:34PM4.48m
4:56AM4.52m
5:13PM4.56m
5:31AM4.59m
5:51PM4.60m
Low Tide
7:40PM1.03m
8:06AM1.69m
8:40PM1.00m
9:05AM1.50m
9:30PM0.95m
9:53AM1.28m
10:13PM0.90m
10:34AM1.06m
10:52PM0.86m
11:11AM0.88m
11:29PM0.83m
11:47AM0.75m
00:04AM0.83m
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:43
4:43
4:41
4:41
4:39
4:37
4:37
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:08
9:10
9:12
9:13
9:15
9:15
9:16
1
3
1
1
5
Temp °C
26
28
27
21
17
14
11
11
10
14
19
19
21
22
19
17
20
17
19
20
18
26
28
27
22
14
11
6
6
5
8
14
18
18
19
17
15
19
13
15
17
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
NE
5
0.2
N
8
0.5
E
4
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
E
4
0.2
N
3
0.1
N
6
0.5
E
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
E
4
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
1
1
6
10
7
3
1
1
7
3
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
6
0.1
NE
5
0.2
N
7
0.2
NNE
5
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
4
2
3
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
5
0.2
NNE
5
0.2
N
7
0.1
NE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
2
1
2
4
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
3
0.3
SE
3
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.8
NE
4
0.8
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
4
0.7
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
1.1
SE
5
0.8
ESE
5
0.2
WNW
2
0.3
ENE
2
0.4
SE
4
0.5
S
3
Energy kJ
2
1
3
3
19
28
20
17
26
53
27
1
1
4
5
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
1
1
2
Distance (km)
352
404
353
376
356
356
377
404
409
495
510
165
376
401
352
379
494
419
324
380
460
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
3
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
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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