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Caves (Sandsend) Surf Forecast
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Caves (Sandsend) surfForecast / North East England / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 BST
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 Saturday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caves (Sandsend) in the next 12 days are 4.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 20th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 21st Sep) | 15ft (4.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNE on Sun night, light winds from the WNW by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 136 | 110 | 63 | 48 | 48 | 87 | 151 | 156 | 2687 | 2301 | 1891 | 2065 | 1568 | 1531 | 650 | 865 | 582 | 264 | 202 | 133 | 74 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:50PM 4.88 | 3:00AM 5.06 | 3:38PM 5.11 | 3:44AM 5.34 | 4:17PM 5.27 | 4:21AM 5.54 | 4:50PM 5.37 | 4:55AM 5.66 | 5:21PM 5.42 | 5:27AM 5.68 | 5:51PM 5.41 | 5:59AM 5.63 | 6:20PM 5.36 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:03PM 2.10 | 9:29AM 1.33 | 9:46PM 1.83 | 10:10AM 1.07 | 10:22PM 1.62 | 10:46AM 0.93 | 10:55PM 1.46 | 11:19AM 0.89 | 11:26PM 1.36 | 11:50AM 0.94 | 11:56PM 1.34 | 12:20PM 1.06 | 12:26AM 1.38 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:00 | - | - | 6:57 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | 9 | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels °C (?) | 10 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for North East England
The wind is still cross-off at Caves (Sandsend) (strong winds from the SW at Loftus 13 km from Caves (Sandsend)). A 0.8m swell from the N
Actual: 47 min ago
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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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