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Caves (Sandsend) surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 18 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
7.1° C
 (Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caves (Sandsend) this week:

The surf forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caves (Sandsend) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 19) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 19th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Best Surf 6PM (Thu 19th Feb)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 19th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri night, min 3°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Wed night, light winds from the SW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun morning, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
N
1.2
N
0.9
N
0.7
N
2.5
E
1.8
E
1.2
E
0.9
E
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.5
NW
0.5
N
0.3
N
0.6
N
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
1
SSE
0.4
NNE
Period(s) (?)12111312988711105698111010109610
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)686357255148118342817688218121915491841256847286230
Wind
(km/h)
30
SE
45
SE
45
ESE
35
ESE
15
SE
15
SW
35
SSW
35
WSW
35
W
20
W
25
WSW
30
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
30
W
25
WSW
30
SSW
40
SSW
40
SSW
35
SSW
45
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		oncross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:37PM
5.63
5:09AM
5.43
5:10PM
5.75
5:42AM
5.44
5:44PM
5.78
6:16AM
5.38
6:21PM
5.73
6:52AM
5.25
7:02PM
5.56
7:34AM
5.03
7:49PM
5.27
8:23AM
4.76
8:50PM
4.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:40AM
1.37
11:05PM
0.87
11:13AM
1.25
11:39PM
0.79
11:47AM
1.20
12:14AM
0.82
12:23PM
1.22
12:50AM
0.96
1:00PM
1.34
1:30AM
1.22
1:43PM
1.54
2:17AM
1.58
2:35PM
1.82
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Sunrise7:18--7:16--7:13--7:11--7:09--7:07--7:03--
Sunset-5:15--5:16--5:19--5:21--5:22--5:24--5:27-
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light rain
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cloud
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clear
cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C44443589101011111199101112131312
Feels °C (?)-4-7-7-5-1-1010566852554563
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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 12 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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