Filey
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.7m N
Wind: 16 km/h ENE (onshore)
Beach faces: E
Onshore wind (blowing from sea to land). Expect choppier, less defined waves.
Swell is coming in at an oblique angle, some refraction expected.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:08Expected crowds
Prediction model v15amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (11°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
1.1m swell at 9s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 10°C.
AI-generated summary for Filey. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Filey
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 4pm (score: 10). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastWater quality
5 nearby outfallsUpdated 10:08
Daily score breakdown
This week is looking slightly below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Filey.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Filey
Filey is a highly sheltered, sweeping beach break located on the North Yorkshire coast of the United Kingdom. The bathymetry is defined by a wide, flat expanse of firm sand, flanked to the north by the prominent rocky peninsula known as Filey Brigg. This headland acts as a massive natural breakwater, heavily diffracting and filtering the raw, frequently chaotic north-easterly wind swells generated in the North Sea. Consequently, the waves that wrap into the bay are significantly reduced in size and power. A westerly offshore wind is required to clean the surface texture. Because the wave energy is heavily attenuated and breaks over a very gentle sandy slope, the waves are typically soft, slow, and crumbly. This makes Filey an exceptionally safe and forgiving environment for beginner surfers. It provides consistent, low-power whitewater and highly manageable green faces, perfect for learning fundamental skills without the hazards of strong rip currents or steep drops.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Filey. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Filey?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.