Saltburn-by-the-Sea
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 1.0m N
Wind: 9 km/h WSW (offshore)
Beach faces: ENE
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:37Expected crowds
Prediction model v15amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (10°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
1.4m swell at 9s. Onshore wind creating some chop. Water temperature 10°C.
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 5am (score: 38). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelBest on mid-high tide
Swell forecast
7-day forecastWater quality
5 nearby outfallsUpdated 08:37
Daily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Saltburn-by-the-Sea.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Saltburn-by-the-Sea
Saltburn-by-the-Sea is a historic, highly accessible beach break situated on the coast of North Yorkshire. The coastal topography is characterised by a flat, uniform sandbank system flanked by high cliffs to the south. Because the seafloor gradient is incredibly gradual, it forces incoming northerly swells from the North Sea to break with a soft, spilling profile rather than a critical, pitching lip. A southerly offshore wind, blowing down from the elevated inland moors, is required to groom the wave faces and prevent disorganised chop. The wave mechanics provide slow-peeling lefts and rights that are exceptionally forgiving, offering long rides right to the shoreline. The presence of the pier helps to structure the sandbanks slightly, providing distinct take-off zones. Due to the lack of severe hydraulic force, minimal rock hazards, and manageable rip currents, Saltburn acts as a premier regional training ground. It is universally classified as an excellent location for beginners focused on board control and intermediate longboarders seeking reliable trim.
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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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea. 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 Saltburn-by-the-Sea?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.