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
Next tide
Low 8:30 PM
Mon 27 Apr at 1.34 m
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
See also...
Whitby Tide Times and Sea Conditions
Whitby Weather and Sea Conditions