WHITBY SURF REPORT

Whitby Surf Report

Surf outlook for Whitby to Sandsend over today and the next two days, with wave height, swell period, wind direction and tide timing shown together.
This page looks for the cleaner surf windows around Whitby and Sandsend by weighing wave height, the gap between waves and the shape of the wind across the water.

Whitby surf report

Surf outlook for Whitby to Sandsend, using wave height, swell period, wind direction and tide stage to highlight the cleaner windows across today and the next two days.

Today's best surf window

Very Good93/10012:00

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and a cross-shore wind that may leave it mixed. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • Wave height0.7 m / 2.3 ft
  • Gap between waves11.0 sec
  • TideRising, mid tide
  • WindCross-shore NNW 13 mph

Cleaner surf guide

2 to 6 ft waves

This page gives the strongest ratings to rideable wave height, longer gaps between waves, light to moderate offshore or cross-offshore wind and a rising mid tide.

  • Wave heightAround 2 to 6 ft
  • Gap between wavesAround 8 sec or longer
  • Best wind shapeOffshore or cross-offshore
  • Best tide shapeRising mid tide

Sea temperature

6°C / 43°F

Sea temperature, swell direction and visibility for today's main surf window.

  • Wave height0.7 m / 2.3 ft
  • Swell directionNNE
  • Visibility10 km / 6 mi

Today

Monday 27 April 2026

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and a cross-shore wind that may leave it mixed. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

Very Good93/100
  • Best window12:00
  • Wave height0.7 m / 2.3 ft
  • Gap11.0 sec
  • TideRising, mid tide
  • WindNNW 13 mph

Tomorrow

Tuesday 28 April 2026

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. The tide is easing back down, so conditions may be more mixed.

Very Good84/100
  • Best window06:00
  • Wave height1.3 m / 4.3 ft
  • Gap10.2 sec
  • TideFalling, mid tide
  • WindNE 12 mph

Wednesday

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

Very Good82/100
  • Best window12:00
  • Wave height1.0 m / 3.3 ft
  • Gap8.8 sec
  • TideRising, lower to mid tide
  • WindE 13 mph

Today

Monday 27 April 2026

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and a cross-shore wind that may leave it mixed. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

Patchy rain nearby
12°C / 54°F Highs for the day 7°C / 45°F Overnight low

Surf verdict

Very Good93/10012:00

Best-rated daylight slot for Whitby and Sandsend.

  • Wave height0.7 m / 2.3 ft
  • Gap11.0 sec
  • TideRising, mid tide
  • Wind shapeCross-shore

Best daylight window

12:00

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and a cross-shore wind that may leave it mixed. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • WindNNW 13 mph
  • Gusts18 mph
  • TideRising, mid tide
  • WeatherPatchy rain nearby

Wave and swell

0.7 m / 2.3 ft

Wave height, swell direction and gap for the strongest window.

  • Swell4.2 ft
  • DirectionNNE
  • Gap11.0 sec

Water and visibility

6°C sea temp

Useful context before heading to the beach.

  • Visibility10 km / 6 mi
  • Humidity77%
  • Precipitation0.0 mm

Daylight surf windows

Daylight slot

06:00

Very Good82/100

Small surf with a decent gap between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. The tide is dropping toward low, which can leave it patchier.

  • Wave height0.5 m / 1.6 ft
  • Swell4.3 ft from N
  • Gap9.9 sec
  • TideFalling, mid tide
  • WindOffshore WNW 6 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

09:00

Very Good82/100

Small surf with long gaps between waves and a mostly helpful cross-offshore wind that should keep better shape in the surf. The tide is pushing in, but it is still close to low.

  • Wave height0.5 m / 1.6 ft
  • Swell4.1 ft from NNE
  • Gap11.0 sec
  • TideRising, just after low
  • WindCross-offshore NNW 9 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Best window

12:00

Very Good93/100

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and a cross-shore wind that may leave it mixed. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • Wave height0.7 m / 2.3 ft
  • Swell4.2 ft from NNE
  • Gap11.0 sec
  • TideRising, mid tide
  • WindCross-shore NNW 13 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

15:00

Good74/100

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and a cross-shore wind that may leave it mixed. It is just off high tide, which can make this stretch go soft.

  • Wave height0.7 m / 2.3 ft
  • Swell4.3 ft from N
  • Gap10.9 sec
  • TideFalling, just after high
  • WindCross-shore N 14 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

18:00

Very Good86/100

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and a cross-shore wind that may leave it mixed. The tide is dropping toward low, which can leave it patchier.

  • Wave height0.7 m / 2.3 ft
  • Swell4.4 ft from N
  • Gap10.8 sec
  • TideFalling, mid tide
  • WindCross-shore N 15 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

21:00

Fair67/100

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and a cross-shore wind that may leave it mixed. The tide is pushing in, but it is still close to low.

  • Wave height1.7 m / 5.6 ft
  • Swell5.0 ft from N
  • Gap10.6 sec
  • TideRising, just after low
  • WindCross-shore NNE 20 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Tide times

HIGH tide

1:48 AM

4.67 m

Mon 27 Apr

LOW tide

7:57 AM

2.17 m

Mon 27 Apr

HIGH tide

1:55 PM

4.88 m

Mon 27 Apr

LOW tide

8:30 PM

1.34 m

Mon 27 Apr

Tomorrow

Tuesday 28 April 2026

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. The tide is easing back down, so conditions may be more mixed.

Partly Cloudy
9°C / 48°F Highs for the day 6°C / 42°F Overnight low

Surf verdict

Very Good84/10006:00

Best-rated daylight slot for Whitby and Sandsend.

  • Wave height1.3 m / 4.3 ft
  • Gap10.2 sec
  • TideFalling, mid tide
  • Wind shapeOnshore

Best daylight window

06:00

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. The tide is easing back down, so conditions may be more mixed.

  • WindNE 12 mph
  • Gusts17 mph
  • TideFalling, mid tide
  • WeatherPartly Cloudy

Wave and swell

1.3 m / 4.3 ft

Wave height, swell direction and gap for the strongest window.

  • Swell4.4 ft
  • DirectionN
  • Gap10.2 sec

Water and visibility

6°C sea temp

Useful context before heading to the beach.

  • Visibility10 km / 6 mi
  • Humidity85%
  • Precipitation0.0 mm

Daylight surf windows

Best window

06:00

Very Good84/100

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. The tide is easing back down, so conditions may be more mixed.

  • Wave height1.3 m / 4.3 ft
  • Swell4.4 ft from N
  • Gap10.2 sec
  • TideFalling, mid tide
  • WindOnshore NE 12 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

09:00

Good71/100

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. The tide is pushing in, but it is still close to low.

  • Wave height1.3 m / 4.3 ft
  • Swell3.9 ft from NNE
  • Gap10.1 sec
  • TideRising, just after low
  • WindOnshore NNE 13 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

12:00

Very Good84/100

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • Wave height1.3 m / 4.3 ft
  • Swell3.6 ft from N
  • Gap9.8 sec
  • TideRising, mid tide
  • WindOnshore NE 13 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

15:00

Fair58/100

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. It is just off high tide, which can make this stretch go soft.

  • Wave height1.2 m / 3.9 ft
  • Swell3.5 ft from N
  • Gap9.6 sec
  • TideFalling, just after high
  • WindOnshore NE 12 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

18:00

Good76/100

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. The tide is easing back down, so conditions may be more mixed.

  • Wave height1.1 m / 3.6 ft
  • Swell3.4 ft from NNE
  • Gap9.6 sec
  • TideFalling, mid tide
  • WindOnshore ENE 9 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

21:00

Fair51/100

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. The tide is dropping toward low, which can leave it patchier.

  • Wave height0.9 m / 3.0 ft
  • Swell3.2 ft from N
  • Gap9.5 sec
  • TideFalling, nearing low
  • WindOnshore NE 7 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Tide times

HIGH tide

2:41 AM

4.86 m

Tue 28 Apr

LOW tide

8:49 AM

1.90 m

Tue 28 Apr

HIGH tide

2:47 PM

5.11 m

Tue 28 Apr

LOW tide

9:17 PM

1.18 m

Tue 28 Apr

Wednesday

Wednesday 29 April 2026

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

Partly Cloudy
10°C / 50°F Highs for the day 4°C / 38°F Overnight low

Surf verdict

Very Good82/10012:00

Best-rated daylight slot for Whitby and Sandsend.

  • Wave height1.0 m / 3.3 ft
  • Gap8.8 sec
  • TideRising, lower to mid tide
  • Wind shapeOnshore

Best daylight window

12:00

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • WindE 13 mph
  • Gusts23 mph
  • TideRising, lower to mid tide
  • WeatherPartly Cloudy

Wave and swell

1.0 m / 3.3 ft

Wave height, swell direction and gap for the strongest window.

  • Swell3.3 ft
  • DirectionN
  • Gap8.8 sec

Water and visibility

6°C sea temp

Useful context before heading to the beach.

  • Visibility10 km / 6 mi
  • Humidity65%
  • Precipitation0.0 mm

Daylight surf windows

Daylight slot

06:00

Good75/100

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. The tide is easing back down, so conditions may be more mixed.

  • Wave height1.0 m / 3.3 ft
  • Swell3.1 ft from N
  • Gap9.0 sec
  • TideFalling, upper to mid tide
  • WindOnshore ENE 8 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

09:00

Fair52/100

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. The tide is dropping toward low, which can leave it patchier.

  • Wave height1.0 m / 3.3 ft
  • Swell3.3 ft from N
  • Gap8.9 sec
  • TideFalling, nearing low
  • WindOnshore E 12 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Best window

12:00

Very Good82/100

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • Wave height1.0 m / 3.3 ft
  • Swell3.3 ft from N
  • Gap8.8 sec
  • TideRising, lower to mid tide
  • WindOnshore E 13 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

15:00

Fair62/100

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. It is still rising, but it is getting close to high tide.

  • Wave height1.0 m / 3.3 ft
  • Swell3.3 ft from NNE
  • Gap8.7 sec
  • TideRising, nearing high
  • WindOnshore E 13 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

18:00

Good74/100

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. The tide is easing back down, so conditions may be more mixed.

  • Wave height0.9 m / 3.0 ft
  • Swell3.2 ft from NNE
  • Gap8.5 sec
  • TideFalling, upper to mid tide
  • WindOnshore E 10 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Daylight slot

21:00

Fair58/100

Rideable wave height with a decent gap between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. The tide is dropping toward low, which can leave it patchier.

  • Wave height0.9 m / 3.0 ft
  • Swell3.1 ft from NNE
  • Gap8.5 sec
  • TideFalling, nearing low
  • WindOnshore E 8 mph
  • Water temp6°C / 43°F

Tide times

HIGH tide

3:23 AM

5.03 m

Wed 29 Apr

LOW tide

9:32 AM

1.66 m

Wed 29 Apr

HIGH tide

3:30 PM

5.28 m

Wed 29 Apr

LOW tide

9:57 PM

1.10 m

Wed 29 Apr

Surf ratings on this page favour roughly 2 to 6 ft waves, longer gaps between waves, offshore or cross-offshore winds that can hold the face up and keep it cleaner, and a rising mid tide. Conditions can still vary along Whitby and Sandsend, so check Whitby Tides, Whitby Weather and the Met Office inshore forecast before heading out.



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