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Withernsea Surf Forecast
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Withernsea surfForecast / North East England / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 16 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 1.5°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 Saturday (May 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sat 16th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 16th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 16th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Withernsea over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Mon night, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 9 | |
575 | 480 | 230 | 127 | 97 | 50 | 34 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:57AM5.03m | 5:10PM5.24m | 5:38AM5.18m | 5:58PM5.36m | 6:21AM5.23m | 6:46PM5.32m | 7:05AM5.17m | 7:37PM5.14m | 7:52AM5.04m | 8:32PM4.84m | 8:42AM4.84m | 9:32PM4.48m | 9:39AM4.61m | 10:41PM4.17m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:12AM0.43m | 11:36PM0.03m | 11:57AM0.17m | 00:22AM0.05m | 12:43PM0.03m | 1:08AM0.21m | 1:31PM0.02m | 1:55AM0.47m | 2:21PM0.14m | 2:44AM0.81m | 3:15PM0.35m | 3:36AM1.17m | 4:14PM0.61m | ||||||||
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 | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:05 |
— | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 9 | 12 | 9 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 20 |
6 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 17 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | SE 5 | N 8 | SSE 4 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 |
 kJ | 575 | 480 | 230 | 127 | 97 | 50 | 34 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 12 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 2 | — | S 3 | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | SE 6 | SW 3 | SSW 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | SSE 3 | SE 3 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 188 | 109 | 5 | 8 | 3 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 8 | 12 | 37 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 43 | 0 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 319 | 422 | 422 | 419 | 171 | 117 | 364 | 388 | 294 | 348 | 352 | 305 | 324 | 296 | 424 |
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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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