Surf Forecasts:
Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SE swell with 143 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with N 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 7th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s call it like it is: this 16-day forecast for Caves (Sandsend) is a dry spell. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat to tiny, unremarkable surf with hardly a session to get excited about. The first solid recommendation doesn’t pop up until the 15th, so plan on a full week of nothing.
The only spot worth a mention is Caves (Sandsend), a point break that’s inconsistent and sometimes crowded. The water is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
We’ve got a real gap here. From now through the 14th, the surf is non-existent to poor, with tiny waves and onshore or cross-shore winds ruining any chance of a wave. The ocean is basically asleep.
Finally, on the morning of Saturday the 15th of August, we see a little pulse. Caves (Sandsend) will see a 2ft swell from the north with a period of 11 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell, which is good for this point. The combined swell energy is weak at 82, but the wind is a gentle offshore from the WNW, keeping the surface clean. It’s surfable, but the conditions are still described as very ordinary. This is the only real window in the entire outlook, and it’s not a classic.
The following week fades back into tiny, wind-affected dribble. The 20th of August afternoon shows a glassy 1ft NNE swell, but the energy is a measly 25, so it’s more of a paddle than a surf.
Forget about the big stuff; there’s nothing over 5ft on offer. If you’re desperate, aim for that Saturday morning session on the 15th, but keep your expectations in check. There’s nothing here for experts, and beginners won’t miss anything.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SW by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | SE 4 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | SE 5 | N 9 | SE 6 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 157 | 96 | 39 | 15 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 36 | 92 | 85 | 58 | 59 | 143 | 23 | 11 | 4 | 21 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:43AM4.79m | 11:34PM4.48m | 12:08PM4.64m | 00:57AM4.52m | 1:38PM4.71m | 2:14AM4.74m | 2:53PM4.94m | 3:16AM5.07m | 3:53PM5.22m | 4:08AM5.40m | 4:44PM5.45m | 4:55AM5.67m | 5:30PM5.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:14PM1.98m | 5:49AM2.17m | 6:40PM2.13m | 7:25AM2.05m | 8:08PM2.04m | 8:45AM1.69m | 9:15PM1.81m | 9:46AM1.26m | 10:09PM1.55m | 10:37AM0.87m | 10:55PM1.33m | 11:22AM0.59m | 11:37PM1.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 25 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | N 9 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | 157 | 96 | 39 | 15 | 8 | 21 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 92 | 85 | 58 | 59 | 40 | 23 | 50 | 39 | 15 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 7 | N 8 | N 9 | — | N 12 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 11 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 11 | 36 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 11 | 4 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 10 | N 10 | — | N 6 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 13 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | — | SE 4 | WSW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 2 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | WNW 2 | NW 3 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 20 | — | — | 3 | 54 | 58 | 39 | 143 | 118 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 0 | 375 | 375 | 375 | 99 | 319 | 303 | 375 | 375 | 401 | 361 | 358 | 476 | 189 | 189 | 216 | 8 | 32 | 303 | 387 |
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