Caves (Sandsend) Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.52° N 0.67° W

Caves (Sandsend) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Caves (Sandsend) sea temperature is
15.2°C
1.4° 

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 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, N swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period with NNW 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 21st Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 21st Sep)3ft (0.9m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 17th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Fri afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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N
7
1
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8
0.8
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8
0.6
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.6
NW
5
0.3
N
9
0.2
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9
0.2
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0.1
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8
1.2
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5
0.6
NNW
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0.9
NNW
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0.8
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8
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8
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0.5
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
106
124
84
45
11
16
15
6
6
6
1
0
33
68
90
78
74
52
24
30
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
25
SSW
25
W
35
W
25
WSW
25
WSW
25
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30
SW
25
WSW
30
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25
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30
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10
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25
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15
NNW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
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5
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:01PM4.97m
8:19AM4.95m
8:39PM4.72m
9:06AM4.59m
9:28PM4.47m
10:11AM4.28m
10:37PM4.28m
11:42AM4.13m
00:07AM4.25m
1:15PM4.23m
1:28AM4.42m
2:21PM4.49m
2:26AM4.69m
Low Tide
2:06AM1.78m
2:32PM1.93m
2:46AM2.09m
3:12PM2.31m
3:37AM2.40m
4:08PM2.66m
4:57AM2.64m
5:40PM2.87m
6:58AM2.60m
7:28PM2.77m
8:15AM2.29m
8:30PM2.49m
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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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