Caves (Sandsend) surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 04 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
7.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Saturday (Feb 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caves (Sandsend) in the next 12 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 05) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 08) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 7th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 7th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 5th Feb)13ft (4.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Thu morning, light winds from the N by Fri night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Tue afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wed
11
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
ENE
4
E
4
E
3.5
ENE
3
ENE
3
ENE
3
ENE
3
NE
2.5
ENE
3
ENE
3.5
ENE
3
ENE
2.4
ENE
1.5
E
1.8
E
2
E
2.2
E
2
E
2.1
E
2.3
ENE
2.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)999910101010109910988777777
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1188269726402060186316761797159113061294180616331027304398408465364413512581
Wind
(km/h)
35
ESE
45
E
45
E
35
E
30
E
30
E
25
ENE
10
SSW
15
SSE
25
ESE
30
SE
15
S
15
SE
15
SSE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
ESE
25
E
25
E
30
E
30
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onononononcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
ononononon
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:10AM
5.42
6:16PM
5.73
6:46AM
5.23
6:52PM
5.53
7:21AM
5.00
7:28PM
5.26
7:58AM
4.76
8:08PM
4.94
8:40AM
4.52
8:56PM
4.61
9:34AM
4.30
10:03PM
4.32
10:46AM
4.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:06AM
0.69
12:11PM
1.34
12:42AM
0.90
12:45PM
1.50
1:18AM
1.19
1:19PM
1.71
1:53AM
1.54
1:54PM
1.96
2:31AM
1.90
2:35PM
2.24
3:16AM
2.25
3:30PM
2.50
4:20AM
2.53
4:55PM
2.68
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wed
11
Sunrise-7:45--7:43--7:41--7:39--7:37--7:35--7:33-
Sunset--4:47--4:50--4:52--4:53--4:57--4:59--5:00
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C644455667778878665333
Feels °C (?)-1-7-7-5-2-203220453411-1-4-5-5
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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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