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Cayton Bay
Bay
Rainy today
Editor's Notes
A sandy, cliff-backed bay just south of Scarborough, Cayton is one of Yorkshire's best-known surf beaches, picking up more swell than its neighbours; a surf shop and school operate above the beach, and the sands stay broad even at higher tides.
bay in Yorkshire, UK
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Weather at Cayton Bay
H: 59° L: 50°
Patchy rain nearby
58°
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Feels like 46°
Precipitation
57%
Humidity
68%
Wind
19 mph
UV Index
2.5
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers🏄Good for surfing/sailing🌧️Rain expected
12 AM
52°
3 AM
51°
6 AM
50°
9 AM
54°
12 PM
58°
3 PM
59°
6 PM
56°
9 PM
52°
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- Where is Cayton Bay?
- Cayton Bay is a bay in Yorkshire.
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- There is no fixed answer for Cayton Bay: whether it is safe to swim there on a given day depends on the water temperature, recent rainfall, and any advisories posted at Cayton Bay in Yorkshire. Check current water conditions before you go, and follow posted signs and local guidance.
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- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
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- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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