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 Good95/10006:00

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • Wave height0.9 m / 3.0 ft
  • Gap between waves7.6 sec
  • TideRising, lower to mid tide
  • WindOffshore W 15 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

14°C / 57°F

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

  • Wave height0.9 m / 3.0 ft
  • Swell directionWNW
  • Visibility10 km / 6 mi

Today

Tuesday 7 July 2026

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

Very Good95/100
  • Best window06:00
  • Wave height0.9 m / 3.0 ft
  • Gap7.6 sec
  • TideRising, lower to mid tide
  • WindW 15 mph

Tomorrow

Wednesday 8 July 2026

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

Good77/100
  • Best window21:00
  • Wave height1.1 m / 3.6 ft
  • Gap7.5 sec
  • TideRising, mid tide
  • WindSSE 7 mph

Thursday

Thursday 9 July 2026

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. The tide is pushing in, but it is still close to low.

Good70/100
  • Best window06:00
  • Wave height0.8 m / 2.6 ft
  • Gap7.0 sec
  • TideRising, just after low
  • WindW 3 mph

Today

Tuesday 7 July 2026

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

Cloudy
20°C / 69°F Highs for the day 15°C / 60°F Overnight low

Surf verdict

Very Good95/10006:00

Best-rated daylight slot for Whitby and Sandsend.

  • Wave height0.9 m / 3.0 ft
  • Gap7.6 sec
  • TideRising, lower to mid tide
  • Wind shapeOffshore

Best daylight window

06:00

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • WindW 15 mph
  • Gusts24 mph
  • TideRising, lower to mid tide
  • WeatherCloudy

Wave and swell

0.9 m / 3.0 ft

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

  • Swell1.7 ft
  • DirectionWNW
  • Gap7.6 sec

Water and visibility

14°C sea temp

Useful context before heading to the beach.

  • Visibility10 km / 6 mi
  • Humidity75%
  • Precipitation0.0 mm

Daylight surf windows

Best window

06:00

Very Good95/100

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • Wave height0.9 m / 3.0 ft
  • Swell1.7 ft from WNW
  • Gap7.6 sec
  • TideRising, lower to mid tide
  • WindOffshore W 15 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

09:00

Very Good87/100

Rideable wave height with long gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. It is still rising, but it is getting close to high tide.

  • Wave height0.9 m / 3.0 ft
  • Swell2.9 ft from NNW
  • Gap10.9 sec
  • TideRising, nearing high
  • WindOffshore WNW 18 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

12:00

Very Good87/100

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 easing back down, so conditions may be more mixed.

  • Wave height0.6 m / 2.0 ft
  • Swell2.7 ft from NNW
  • Gap10.7 sec
  • TideFalling, upper to mid tide
  • WindCross-offshore NW 12 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

15:00

Good73/100

Rideable wave height 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 height0.7 m / 2.3 ft
  • Swell2.3 ft from NNW
  • Gap8.7 sec
  • TideFalling, nearing low
  • WindOffshore WNW 11 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

18:00

Very Good89/100

Rideable wave height with short gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • Wave height0.8 m / 2.6 ft
  • Swell1.9 ft from NNW
  • Gap5.0 sec
  • TideRising, lower to mid tide
  • WindOffshore NW 7 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

21:00

Good75/100

Small surf with mid-length gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. It is still rising, but it is getting close to high tide.

  • Wave height0.6 m / 2.0 ft
  • Swell1.7 ft from N
  • Gap6.0 sec
  • TideRising, nearing high
  • WindOffshore WNW 8 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Tide times

LOW tide

3:29 AM

1.54 m

Tue 7 Jul

HIGH tide

9:22 AM

4.65 m

Tue 7 Jul

LOW tide

4:06 PM

1.18 m

Tue 7 Jul

HIGH tide

10:04 PM

4.28 m

Tue 7 Jul

Tomorrow

Wednesday 8 July 2026

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

Partly Cloudy
21°C / 69°F Highs for the day 15°C / 59°F Overnight low

Surf verdict

Good77/10021:00

Best-rated daylight slot for Whitby and Sandsend.

  • Wave height1.1 m / 3.6 ft
  • Gap7.5 sec
  • TideRising, mid tide
  • Wind shapeOnshore

Best daylight window

21:00

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • WindSSE 7 mph
  • Gusts15 mph
  • TideRising, mid tide
  • WeatherPartly Cloudy

Wave and swell

1.1 m / 3.6 ft

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

  • Swell2.4 ft
  • DirectionN
  • Gap7.5 sec

Water and visibility

14°C sea temp

Useful context before heading to the beach.

  • Visibility10 km / 6 mi
  • Humidity90%
  • Precipitation0.0 mm

Daylight surf windows

Daylight slot

06:00

Fair66/100

Small surf with short gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • Wave height0.4 m / 1.3 ft
  • Swell1.5 ft from N
  • Gap5.8 sec
  • TideRising, lower to mid tide
  • WindOffshore WNW 6 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

09:00

Good76/100

Small surf with mid-length gaps between waves and a mostly helpful cross-offshore wind that should keep better shape in the surf. It is still rising, but it is getting close to high tide.

  • Wave height0.6 m / 2.0 ft
  • Swell1.8 ft from NNE
  • Gap7.1 sec
  • TideRising, nearing high
  • WindCross-offshore NNW 7 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

12:00

Fair65/100

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
  • Swell2.3 ft from N
  • Gap8.5 sec
  • TideFalling, upper to mid tide
  • WindOnshore NE 3 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

15:00

Good72/100

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 height1.1 m / 3.6 ft
  • Swell2.6 ft from N
  • Gap8.4 sec
  • TideFalling, mid tide
  • WindOnshore E 8 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

18:00

Fair67/100

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

  • Wave height1.2 m / 3.9 ft
  • Swell2.5 ft from N
  • Gap7.8 sec
  • TideRising, just after low
  • WindOnshore SE 9 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Best window

21:00

Good77/100

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • Wave height1.1 m / 3.6 ft
  • Swell2.4 ft from N
  • Gap7.5 sec
  • TideRising, mid tide
  • WindOnshore SSE 7 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Tide times

LOW tide

4:24 AM

1.64 m

Wed 8 Jul

HIGH tide

10:19 AM

4.54 m

Wed 8 Jul

LOW tide

5:05 PM

1.33 m

Wed 8 Jul

HIGH tide

11:06 PM

4.19 m

Wed 8 Jul

Thursday

Thursday 9 July 2026

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. The tide is pushing in, but it is still close to low.

Sunny
21°C / 70°F Highs for the day 15°C / 58°F Overnight low

Surf verdict

Good70/10006:00

Best-rated daylight slot for Whitby and Sandsend.

  • Wave height0.8 m / 2.6 ft
  • Gap7.0 sec
  • TideRising, just after low
  • Wind shapeOffshore

Best daylight window

06:00

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. The tide is pushing in, but it is still close to low.

  • WindW 3 mph
  • Gusts6 mph
  • TideRising, just after low
  • WeatherSunny

Wave and swell

0.8 m / 2.6 ft

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

  • Swell1.7 ft
  • DirectionN
  • Gap7.0 sec

Water and visibility

14°C sea temp

Useful context before heading to the beach.

  • Visibility10 km / 6 mi
  • Humidity81%
  • Precipitation0.0 mm

Daylight surf windows

Best window

06:00

Good70/100

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and offshore wind that should hold the face up and help keep it cleaner. The tide is pushing in, but it is still close to low.

  • Wave height0.8 m / 2.6 ft
  • Swell1.7 ft from N
  • Gap7.0 sec
  • TideRising, just after low
  • WindOffshore W 3 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

09:00

Fair67/100

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. A rising mid tide should help this stretch.

  • Wave height0.7 m / 2.3 ft
  • Swell1.6 ft from N
  • Gap6.8 sec
  • TideRising, mid tide
  • WindOnshore NE 1 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

12:00

Marginal45/100

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

  • Wave height0.7 m / 2.3 ft
  • Swell1.5 ft from N
  • Gap6.7 sec
  • TideFalling, just after high
  • WindOnshore E 4 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

15:00

Fair65/100

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

  • Wave height0.7 m / 2.3 ft
  • Swell1.5 ft from N
  • Gap6.4 sec
  • TideFalling, mid tide
  • WindOnshore E 9 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

18:00

Marginal42/100

Rideable wave height with mid-length gaps between waves and onshore wind that may make it choppier. The tide is dropping toward low, which can leave it patchier.

  • Wave height0.7 m / 2.3 ft
  • Swell1.6 ft from N
  • Gap6.3 sec
  • TideFalling, nearing low
  • WindOnshore SE 8 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Daylight slot

21:00

Fair61/100

Small surf with a decent gap between waves and a cross-shore wind that may leave it mixed.

  • Wave height0.6 m / 2.0 ft
  • Swell1.7 ft from NNE
  • Gap8.7 sec
  • TideTide stage uncertain
  • WindCross-shore SSE 5 mph
  • Water temp14°C / 57°F

Tide times

LOW tide

5:27 AM

1.70 m

Thu 9 Jul

HIGH tide

11:28 AM

4.46 m

Thu 9 Jul

LOW tide

6:10 PM

1.44 m

Thu 9 Jul

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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