Surf Forecasts:
Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, ENE swell with 289 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NE swell.
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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caves (Sandsend) in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, grab a coffee, because this one’s a bit of a wait-and-see situation. Over the next two weeks, we’re looking at a lot of small, weak energy and onshore wind, but there are a couple of moments that could be worth a paddle if you’re patient.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Wednesday, August 5th. It’s not going to be anything to write home about, but Caves (Sandsend) will have some tiny surfable waves. The morning sees a bit of light rain and a cross-offshore wind from the SSW at 6 mph, with the swell coming from the NE at 3 ft. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it’s a bit of a messy windswell, but the combined energy is weak (105). The afternoon is cleaner with glassy conditions and a NE wind under 3 mph, but the swell drops to 2 ft. It’s ordinary, but it’s surfable.
The next week is pretty grim, with a lot of onshore junk and very small waves. The best day in that stretch is Tuesday, August 11th. The afternoon shows a pulse of energy from the NNW at 6 ft, with a 8-second period and a strong combined energy reading (910). The wind is from the south at 12 mph, blowing cross-offshore, which should keep it clean. This is the biggest swell of the period, but it’s a short period, and it’s a point break, so it might be a bit lumpy at that size. Still, if you’re a solid intermediate, this is your standout. The morning of the 11th is also OK, with a 6 ft NNW swell but a cross-shore wind from the south at 9 mph, making it a bit choppier.
The following week, August 12th through 15th, is a return to very small, weak swells. The mornings of the 13th and 14th have some offshore wind from the west, but the swell is only 3 ft and 2 ft respectively, with combined energy in the 50-100 range. It’s rideable for a longboard or a big fish, but don’t expect any power.
Overall, the standout is Tuesday, August 11th afternoon – the 6 ft NNW swell is the biggest we’ll see, and the clean wind makes it the most promising session. The water temperature is 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, so a 3/2mm wetsuit is fine.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Wed night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 5 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 6 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 |
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 kJ | 12 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 101 | 262 | 289 | 209 | 106 | 58 | 38 | 53 | 42 | 18 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 6:20PM5.18m | 6:19AM5.49m | 6:53PM5.18m | 6:51AM5.51m | 7:26PM5.15m | 7:24AM5.48m | 8:00PM5.07m | 8:00AM5.40m | 8:39PM4.95m | 8:43AM5.25m | 9:25PM4.78m | 9:36AM5.03m | 10:22PM4.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:21AM1.52m | 12:48PM1.08m | 00:55AM1.51m | 1:21PM1.07m | 1:28AM1.53m | 1:56PM1.13m | 2:03AM1.60m | 2:33PM1.25m | 2:43AM1.72m | 3:16PM1.46m | 3:30AM1.88m | 4:07PM1.72m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — |
 | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 11 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 5 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 12 | 19 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 22 | 12 | 19 | 22 | 40 | 45 | 289 | 209 | 106 | 58 | 38 | 53 | 19 | 18 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | NW 4 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SE 6 | ENE 5 | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 40 | 35 | 35 | 31 | 30 | 20 | 1 | 5 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 10 | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | E 5 | — | — | SE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 5 | — | — | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | NW 5 | — | W 3 | — | — | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 6 | E 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NNE 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 5 | 15 | — | 8 | — | — | 1 | 21 | 101 | 262 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 18 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 484 | 487 | 587 | 587 | 423 | 340 | 375 | 361 | 393 | 389 | 399 | 242 | 73 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 397 | 548 | 125 |
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