
Surf Forecasts:
Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, N swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 5s 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 Sunday (Aug 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty here. Let me level with you straight up: the next couple of weeks are looking pretty damn ordinary for a surf. We’ve got a real dry spell on our hands, and it’s going to take a while before there’s anything worth paddling out for.
The first real chance of a wave comes on Sunday the 16th. Before that, it’s a whole lot of nothing. Monday through to Saturday, the swell is just too small and messy to even bother with. It’s not just flat, it’s frustratingly flat. You’ll see a few tiny bumps, but nothing that’ll get your heart racing.
So, let’s talk about that Sunday. The morning of the 16th is the pick of the whole period. We’ve got a tiny 3ft of swell rolling in from the north, but the magic is in the conditions. The wind is glassy, completely dead, and the water is clean. It’s a gentle 5 km/h from the WNW, and the surf is just about as clean as it gets. It’s small, sure, but it’s surfable and glassy. The wave energy is weak though, so don’t expect any power. It’ll be a longboard or a funboard kind of day, and you’ll be fighting for the few little peaks that pop up. This is a spot that’s inconsistent at the best of times, so catching it on a glassy day is a bit of a treat.
The water temp is sitting at 62°F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might get away with a slightly thinner wetsuit.
Now, the rest of the week is a real grind. The 17th and 18th have some small, clean waves in the mornings, with the 18th seeing a 2ft to 2ft swell and glassy conditions. But it’s all still pretty weak and very ordinary. The energy is still low, and the waves are just not doing much.
The following week, starting Monday the 24th, we finally see a bit more size. The swell is due to push up to 4ft on the Monday and 5ft on the Tuesday, but the wind is howling. We’re talking 35 km/h cross-offshore winds, which is going to make it messy and hard work. The energy is starting to build, but with that wind, it’s going to be a battle. It might be one for the kitesurfers, not the paddle surfers.
Honestly, the outlook is bleak. There’s nothing here that’s a standout. The only thing worth a look is that glassy Sunday morning. It’s small, it’s weak, but it’s clean. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re probably better off finding another hobby. The forecast can always change, but right now, it’s looking like a long, flat stretch.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Mon night, fresh winds from the SE by Tue afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 5 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 6 | N 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 |
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1 | 18 | 124 | 155 | 127 | 69 | 48 | 33 | 39 | 25 | 41 | 10 | 18 | 27 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 66 | 62 | 94 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross | off | glassy | on | off |
High Tide | 2:53PM4.94m | 3:16AM5.07m | 3:53PM5.22m | 4:08AM5.40m | 4:44PM5.45m | 4:55AM5.67m | 5:30PM5.59m | 5:38AM5.85m | 6:12PM5.62m | 6:18AM5.90m | 6:52PM5.53m | 6:58AM5.82m | 7:29PM5.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:15PM1.81m | 9:46AM1.26m | 10:09PM1.55m | 10:37AM0.87m | 10:55PM1.33m | 11:22AM0.59m | 11:37PM1.18m | 12:05PM0.46m | 00:16AM1.14m | 12:46PM0.49m | 00:54AM1.20m | 1:25PM0.68m | 1:30AM1.34m | ||||||||
5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 14 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 26 | 28 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 5 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 7 | N 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | NW 4 | ESE 6 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 |
1 | 18 | 124 | 155 | 127 | 69 | 48 | 30 | 19 | 9 | 8 | 70 | 15 | 3 | 10 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 6 | 62 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 8 | N 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | N 10 | ESE 5 | N 9 | E 5 | N 4 | — | — | N 8 | N 10 |
— | 11 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 18 | 8 | 14 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 13 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | — | N 9 | N 5 | — | E 5 | — | — | N 12 | — |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | 27 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 11 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | NNW 4 | NW 3 | NNW 5 | — | N 3 | N 6 | — | S 3 |
13 | — | — | 3 | 47 | 67 | 25 | 33 | 39 | 25 | 41 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | — | 6 | 66 | — | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 390 | 449 | 4 | 72 | 476 | 19 | 139 | 72 | 33 | 340 | 338 | 8 | 308 | 515 | 396 | 397 | 515 | 361 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
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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.
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