South Shields surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 09 Jul 2025 BST
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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
13.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 Wednesday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Shields in the next 12 days are 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 10) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 9th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 8s

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

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Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sun
20
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
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.2
NNE
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.6
ESE
0.4
SE
0.1
NE
0.4
ESE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.3
NE
0.2
ESE
0.1
NE
0.2
E
0.2
ENE
0.4
NE
0.5
NE
1
N
1.4
N
1.5
N
1.5
NNE
1.3
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.1
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.8
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.7
NNE
0.5
N
Period(s) (?)777666788884363655344443466788877767
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)117734227843244211315947422365371231762102072381639268774627
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
15
W
5
W
15
W
10
W
5
SW
10
W
5
SE
15
E
5
SSE
10
SE
15
ESE
5
SE
5
E
10
E
0
ENE
5
NE
10
ENE
5
N
15
N
20
N
20
N
25
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNE
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
NE
5
NNW
10
NNE
15
NE
15
NNE
25
NE
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
glassononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncrossononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:09AM
4.26
3:33PM
4.27
3:48AM
4.43
4:15PM
4.42
4:26AM
4.58
4:55PM
4.53
5:03AM
4.72
5:34PM
4.61
5:40AM
4.83
6:12PM
4.64
6:19AM
4.89
6:53PM
4.62
7:00AM
4.91
7:36PM
4.55
7:43AM
4.86
8:23PM
4.43
8:32AM
4.76
9:15PM
4.29
9:28AM
4.60
10:15PM
4.18
10:32AM
4.44
11:21PM
4.13
11:45AM
4.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:32AM
1.43
9:50PM
1.46
10:13AM
1.21
10:29PM
1.36
10:52AM
1.02
11:07PM
1.28
11:30AM
0.87
11:44PM
1.22
12:09PM
0.78
12:22AM
1.21
12:49PM
0.75
1:00AM
1.23
1:31PM
0.78
1:41AM
1.30
2:15PM
0.88
2:26AM
1.41
3:04PM
1.03
3:17AM
1.55
4:01PM
1.20
4:18AM
1.68
5:06PM
1.37
5:32AM
1.73
6:20PM
1.47
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sun
20
Sunrise-4:37--4:39--4:39--4:41--4:43--4:43--4:46--4:47--4:48--4:50--4:50--4:52-
Sunset--9:42--9:40--9:39--9:38--9:37--9:37--9:36--9:34--9:32--9:31--9:30--9:29
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Rain (mm)
---------------------------------584
Temp. °C151920182323202221192121192221192020181918161515121314131515131615151413
Feels °C (?)1317201723232020191820181821191918181816151311108911111212121513141010

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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