Caves (Sandsend) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.52° N 0.67° W

Caves (Sandsend) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caves (Sandsend) sea temperature is
14.5°C
1.1° 

Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast from 23 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 29 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, ESE swell with 176 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 24th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 24th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 29th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the ESE by Tue morning).

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
N
5
1.1
N
7
0.9
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.1
N
22
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.8
SSE
4
0.6
SE
5
0.1
N
14
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
0.7
ESE
4
1.4
SE
5
0.2
N
11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
117
84
53
37
19
10
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2
2
2
19
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11
94
9
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
5
SW
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
W
15
NNW
10
SW
20
SW
20
SW
15
S
25
S
20
SSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SE
40
ESE
25
SE
25
SSE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
3:08AM4.99m
3:44PM5.04m
3:44AM5.26m
4:17PM5.26m
4:17AM5.50m
4:48PM5.44m
4:49AM5.70m
5:20PM5.55m
5:23AM5.82m
5:52PM5.58m
5:58AM5.85m
6:26PM5.53m
Low Tide
9:12PM2.17m
9:38AM1.58m
9:48PM1.87m
10:11AM1.26m
10:21PM1.59m
10:44AM1.01m
10:53PM1.35m
11:16AM0.85m
11:27PM1.19m
11:50AM0.79m
00:01AM1.10m
12:25PM0.86m
00:38AM1.12m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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