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South Shields surf Forecast / North East England / UK

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 18 Mar 2024 GMT
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South Shields surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Shields sea temperature is 7.2°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 6.4 °C max: 7.6 °C min: 4.7 °C)
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South Shields surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Shields sea temperature is 7.2°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 6.4 °C max: 7.6 °C min: 4.7 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Shields this week:

The surf forecast for South Shields over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 1.7m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Shields in the next 12 days are 5.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Mar 23) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 26th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 26th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 24th Mar)16ft (5.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Shields over the next 12 days.

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Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
0.5
E
0.3
E
0.2
ENE
0.2
E
0.8
NNE
0.6
NE
0.4
ENE
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.4
NNE
2
N
5
N
3.5
N
3
NNE
2.2
NNE
2
NNE
2
NNE
2.2
NNE
2.1
NNE
1.8
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.8
NNE
1.7
ESE
1.8
ESE
1.5
ESE
1.1
E
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
E
Period(s) (?)6666645599122020181681211121011131212111010986676765
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)54206432419872388786520638930762165109290313591361116073047132719794194255187100666858
Wind
(km/h)
25
S
15
WSW
20
W
5
NW
10
NNW
20
N
5
SW
20
SW
30
SW
30
SW
35
W
30
W
30
WSW
35
W
30
WNW
35
NW
40
NNW
30
N
25
N
30
NNE
30
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
20
ESE
20
E
20
E
20
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
35
E
35
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:42PM
3.65
11:06AM
3.70
12:16AM
3.70
12:25PM
3.85
1:21AM
3.90
1:22PM
4.10
2:06AM
4.13
2:06PM
4.37
2:40AM
4.35
2:42PM
4.61
3:10AM
4.53
3:14PM
4.80
3:39AM
4.66
3:44PM
4.93
4:06AM
4.73
4:13PM
4.98
4:33AM
4.74
4:41PM
4.96
5:01AM
4.68
5:11PM
4.87
5:29AM
4.58
5:42PM
4.71
5:59AM
4.43
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:06AM
2.29
6:01PM
1.86
6:40AM
2.19
7:13PM
1.62
7:36AM
1.95
8:00PM
1.35
8:16AM
1.69
8:37PM
1.12
8:48AM
1.44
9:08PM
0.94
9:17AM
1.23
9:37PM
0.81
9:45AM
1.07
10:05PM
0.73
10:12AM
0.98
10:33PM
0.73
10:40AM
0.95
11:01PM
0.79
11:09AM
1.00
11:30PM
0.93
11:39AM
1.10
12:01AM
1.13
12:12PM
1.24
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
Sunrise-6:07--6:05--6:03--6:00--5:58--5:54--5:52--5:50--5:47--5:45--5:41--5:39-
Sunset--6:19--6:21--6:22--6:24--6:25--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:36--6:37--6:39
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Rain (mm)
----21-1--------11---------------224
Temp. °C12131310766891199589776566566556656666655
Feels °C (?)788841322611-302-10-2-2-2-2-2111110-100-1-2-2-3-3

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon night, calm by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Thu night, min 4°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat night, min 4°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Information about the South Shields Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for South Shields provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Shields can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Shields surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (South Shields) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for South Shields may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

South Shields is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Tynemouth. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tynemouth. Tynemouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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