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
8.7° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m 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 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 4th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 7th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 7th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Thu afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, calm by Sat afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
0.2
N
8
1
ESE
6
0.1
N
7
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
E
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
E
3
0.1
N
7
0.7
N
6
0.7
NNE
7
0.7
N
7
0.7
NNE
8
1
N
6
0.7
N
6
0.8
N
8
0.8
N
9
1.4
E
7
1
N
7
3
N
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
104
77
4
58
1
0
1
5
3
1
38
47
48
68
62
33
88
101
168
112
1428
Wind (km/h)
30
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
10
W
10
WSW
5
ESE
10
SE
10
ENE
10
N
0
NE
10
SSW
0
ESE
15
WNW
25
NE
20
NE
20
E
25
E
25
ESE
20
ESE
25
ESE
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
4:10PM5.26m
4:33AM5.17m
4:46PM5.28m
5:05AM5.22m
5:20PM5.26m
5:36AM5.24m
5:55PM5.18m
6:08AM5.21m
6:30PM5.06m
6:41AM5.13m
7:06PM4.90m
7:15AM5.01m
7:45PM4.71m
7:51AM4.84m
Low Tide
10:30PM1.04m
10:42AM1.32m
11:03PM1.09m
11:16AM1.24m
11:35PM1.17m
11:49AM1.23m
00:06AM1.30m
12:23PM1.29m
00:38AM1.47m
12:57PM1.42m
1:11AM1.67m
1:34PM1.58m
1:46AM1.90m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
cloud
cloud
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light rain
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5:24
5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
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8:32
8:35
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:42
8:44
8:45
7
8
2
2
1
2
1
2
4
Temp °C
10
10
17
18
16
16
16
12
9
9
9
13
13
11
8
8
7
7
7
6
8
3
7
12
14
14
14
15
9
6
7
7
12
13
7
2
3
1
0
0
0
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
N
8
0.9
ESE
6
0.1
N
8
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.1
SE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.7
N
6
0.7
NNE
7
0.2
E
4
0.7
NNE
8
1
N
6
0.7
N
6
0.8
N
8
1.2
E
6
1.4
E
7
1.1
E
6
Energy kJ
13
10
45
1
34
10
2
1
6
38
47
2
68
62
33
88
92
168
94
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.2
E
4
0.1
N
7
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
E
5
0.2
N
10
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
10
0.8
N
9
0.7
N
9
1
N
7
Energy kJ
11
4
1
1
1
7
4
8
22
18
101
83
112
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.4
N
9
Energy kJ
2
13
11
28
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
1
ESE
6
0.4
SW
3
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
E
3
0.7
N
7
0.8
ENE
4
0.8
E
4
0.9
ESE
5
0.3
SW
2
3
N
9
Energy kJ
104
77
58
2
5
3
48
25
24
37
1
1428
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
338
4
8
16
270
308
338
338
338
338
125
9
9
0
451
393
358
338
331
241
143
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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).

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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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