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
9.6° C
(Which is 1.9°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 (Apr 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 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 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.3
N
10
0.7
NNE
9
1.2
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
8
1.1
N
10
1
N
11
1
N
11
1
N
11
0.7
N
10
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
64
61
42
26
23
70
190
184
245
238
247
233
98
70
43
27
25
13
12
12
12
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
SW
10
NW
20
NE
10
ENE
15
SE
20
ESE
20
S
10
SSW
10
E
20
NNE
20
NE
15
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
ENE
25
ENE
25
ESE
30
ESE
15
SE
glassy
cross
off
cross
on
on
cross
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
High Tide
10:56AM4.11m
00:13AM3.86m
12:22PM4.00m
1:41AM3.87m
1:43PM4.09m
2:50AM4.05m
2:48PM4.28m
3:42AM4.28m
3:40PM4.49m
4:22AM4.50m
4:23PM4.68m
4:57AM4.67m
5:02PM4.81m
Low Tide
5:34PM1.11m
6:07AM1.84m
7:01PM1.18m
7:36AM1.85m
8:21PM1.03m
8:49AM1.65m
9:21PM0.81m
9:43AM1.37m
10:07PM0.62m
10:26AM1.10m
10:47PM0.49m
11:04AM0.85m
11:22PM0.43m
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5:39
5:37
5:35
5:33
5:31
5:28
5:26
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8:15
8:17
8:20
8:22
8:23
8:24
8:27
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Temp °C
7
11
11
11
9
7
8
9
10
13
12
9
8
8
7
8
9
11
11
13
15
4
7
7
8
4
3
4
4
5
11
10
5
3
4
3
3
4
6
6
8
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.3
N
10
0.7
NNE
9
1.2
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
8
1.1
N
10
1
N
11
1
N
11
1
N
11
0.7
N
10
0.6
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
N
9
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
NNE
8
Energy kJ
64
61
42
26
16
70
190
184
245
238
247
233
98
70
43
27
25
13
12
12
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.1
N
14
0.2
SSE
3
0.1
NE
6
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.3
NNE
7
Energy kJ
10
18
16
4
1
1
1
1
9
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
9
0.1
NE
6
Energy kJ
6
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
6
0.4
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.3
S
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.6
NNE
5
0.6
NNE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.5
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.3
ENE
3
Energy kJ
23
3
12
1
13
21
17
11
11
8
4
4
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1
319
1
44
319
69
95
95
24
0
118
135
376
356
165
419
372
419
330
354
276
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
3
1
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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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