Withernsea surf break

Withernsea surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 04 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
10.8° C
(Which is 2.4°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 (May 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 9s 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 4.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 11th May)11ft (3.5m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 11th May)15ft (4.5m) 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 10°C on Mon night, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Tue night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.9
N
5
1.7
NNE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.7
N
9
0.6
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
N
9
0.7
E
4
0.9
E
5
0.8
E
5
1.5
N
5
3.5
N
9
4.5
NNE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
34
37
29
37
223
119
85
61
40
25
49
43
42
26
13
15
35
34
119
1915
4184
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
S
10
NNW
25
N
30
NE
25
ENE
15
ENE
10
ESE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
15
ESE
20
E
25
ENE
20
NE
20
ESE
25
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
7:20PM4.68m
7:30AM4.61m
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
Low Tide
1:34AM0.83m
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
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5:16
5:15
5:13
5:11
5:09
5:07
5:05
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8:34
8:36
8:37
8:39
8:42
8:43
8:45
8:46
2
1
2
Temp °C
9
10
10
10
8
7
7
7
7
8
8
9
10
10
10
10
11
13
13
13
16
6
7
6
5
1
0
2
3
2
2
3
5
5
6
5
5
8
10
9
9
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
6
0.5
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.2
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.7
N
9
0.6
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
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.8
E
5
0.5
E
5
Energy kJ
34
37
29
8
37
85
61
19
25
49
43
42
26
13
13
13
34
13
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.1
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.3
E
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
10
Energy kJ
6
5
42
40
3
18
3
2
3
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
Energy kJ
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
3
0.9
N
5
1.7
NNE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.9
ENE
5
0.7
E
5
0.5
E
5
0.5
E
5
0.3
SE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
E
3
0.7
E
4
0.9
E
5
1.5
N
5
3.5
N
9
4.5
NNE
11
Energy kJ
3
37
223
119
49
28
11
11
1
4
5
15
35
119
1915
4184
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
Distance (km)
549
1
38
619
420
455
463
104
514
319
24
1
615
419
419
409
495
349
305
98
95
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
6
6
5
5
6
5
7
9
4
4
4
9
9
8
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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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