Caves (Sandsend) surfForecast / North East England / UK

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Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caves (Sandsend) sea temperature is
9.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caves (Sandsend) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Caves (Sandsend) in the next 16 days are 0.6m 4s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 27th May)2ft (0.6m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
E
5
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.3
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.1
N
6
0.3
SE
2
0.2
ESE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
5
2
1
1
4
5
4
1
1
3
3
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
9
Wind (km/h)
30
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
SW
10
S
20
S
20
SSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
SE
5
SW
0
E
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
S
10
SSW
10
SW
5
NW
10
NNE
5
E
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:43PM5.27m
7:56AM5.21m
8:42PM5.03m
8:51AM5.04m
9:45PM4.80m
9:52AM4.88m
10:54PM4.63m
11:00AM4.76m
00:04AM4.56m
12:10PM4.72m
1:09AM4.58m
1:16PM4.76m
2:04AM4.66m
Low Tide
1:29PM0.86m
1:51AM1.50m
2:24PM1.03m
2:45AM1.81m
3:24PM1.24m
3:45AM2.09m
4:31PM1.41m
4:53AM2.26m
5:44PM1.51m
6:07AM2.30m
6:54PM1.52m
7:16AM2.20m
7:53PM1.48m
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:50
4:48
4:47
4:45
4:43
4:43
4:41
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:08
9:09
9:12
9:13
9:15
9:16
9:17
1
2
1
Temp °C
14
16
13
18
20
18
22
24
19
19
21
21
21
23
23
25
27
25
22
16
11
8
11
9
15
18
18
19
22
18
19
21
20
22
24
24
26
28
26
22
16
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SE
6
0.3
SE
6
0.2
E
5
0.1
SE
4
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.6
ESE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.1
N
6
0.3
SE
3
0.2
ESE
3
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
35
5
2
1
4
4
14
13
7
1
2
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.3
E
5
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.2
W
3
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
5
5
1
1
1
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
5
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
3
0.7
WSW
4
0.5
W
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.1
SE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.3
SE
2
0.4
NE
3
0.6
NE
4
Energy kJ
8
11
5
1
3
1
5
1
1
3
3
1
2
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
139
305
303
375
388
294
388
388
274
315
315
340
342
340
340
341
341
405
405
399
331
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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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 16 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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