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Caves (Sandsend) Surf Forecast
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Caves (Sandsend) surfForecast / North East England / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 15 Sep 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caves (Sandsend) this week:
The surf forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caves (Sandsend) in the next 12 days are 6.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 16th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 16ft (5.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 20ft (6.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the ENE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
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 kJ (?) | 3 | 2 | 141 | 408 | 277 | 110 | 127 | 58 | 220 | 217 | 141 | 110 | 127 | 98 | 71 | 83 | 59 | 76 | 7466 | 6322 | 6807 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:30AM 4.69 | 11:08PM 4.46 | 12:08PM 4.51 | 12:42AM 4.48 | 1:42PM 4.63 | 2:02AM 4.74 | 2:50PM 4.88 | 3:00AM 5.06 | 3:38PM 5.11 | 3:44AM 5.34 | 4:17PM 5.27 | 4:21AM 5.54 | 4:50PM 5.37 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:48PM 2.36 | 5:38AM 2.20 | 6:35PM 2.54 | 7:25AM 2.05 | 8:05PM 2.38 | 8:37AM 1.68 | 9:03PM 2.10 | 9:29AM 1.33 | 9:46PM 1.83 | 10:10AM 1.07 | 10:22PM 1.62 | 10:46AM 0.93 | 10:55PM 1.46 | ||||||||
Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | 6 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 13 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for North East England
The wind is still cross-off at Caves (Sandsend) (fresh winds from the SW at Loftus 13 km from Caves (Sandsend)). 0.1m 11s groundswell from the N to make surfable waves.
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Information about the Caves (Sandsend) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caves (Sandsend) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Caves (Sandsend) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caves (Sandsend) 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 (Caves (Sandsend)) 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 Caves (Sandsend) 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.
Are you planning a holiday in North East England? If you are looking for accommodation near Caves (Sandsend), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North East England, consider staying in Waverley which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around North East England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Whitby which is 5 km (3 miles) away, Guisborough, Redcar and Langbaurgh-On-Tees.
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