Surf Forecasts:
Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, N swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
First off, I gotta be straight with you – the surf is looking pretty flat for a long stretch. The first real chance of anything worth paddling out for is on Monday, July 27th, and even then, it’s more of a "get the wetsuit on for a paddle" kind of day than a proper session. The swell is small, only 3ft from the north, and the wave energy is weak (131). The wind is clean though, blowing offshore from the WNW at 15 mph, so it'll be a clean surface. Still, it’s just ordinary surf – nothing to write home about.
From there, it’s a real struggle. The rest of the week and into the first few days of August are dominated by tiny waves and poor conditions. The combined energy drops into the double digits and low triple digits, but the wave heights hover around 1ft to 2ft, and the wind often swings around to an onshore or cross-onshore direction, making it choppy and messy. There’s a gap of nearly a week with no real recommendations.
The one slight glimmer in the gloom comes late in the period. On Sunday, August 9th, the afternoon shows a bit of a pulse: 4ft from the NNW, with a very short period of 6 seconds, and combined energy hitting 137. It’s still classified as poor surf conditions, but it’s the biggest swell of the run. The wind is offshore from the west at 15 mph, so the surface will be clean. But that short period means the waves will be a bit crumbly and weak. Honestly, it’s a bit of a letdown overall.
The water temperature is sitting around 60°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so at least the water won’t shock you too much.
Bottom line: There’s no standout session in this whole 16-day window. The best bet is the morning of July 27th for a clean but small wave, or the afternoon of August 9th if you’re desperate for a bigger, but still poor, wave. This is a tough run for Caves (Sandsend).
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sat morning, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
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 kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 28 | 43 | 90 | 65 | 63 | 80 | 58 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 38 | 50 | 46 | 31 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:08PM4.40m | 2:32AM4.56m | 3:06PM4.54m | 3:21AM4.78m | 3:53PM4.70m | 4:03AM5.00m | 4:33PM4.87m | 4:40AM5.19m | 5:11PM5.01m | 5:15AM5.34m | 5:46PM5.12m | 5:48AM5.44m | 6:20PM5.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27PM2.25m | 9:02AM2.13m | 9:18PM2.12m | 9:50AM1.87m | 10:00PM1.97m | 10:30AM1.63m | 10:38PM1.81m | 11:06AM1.42m | 11:14PM1.67m | 11:41AM1.25m | 11:48PM1.57m | 12:15PM1.14m | 00:21AM1.52m | ||||||||
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 | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 |
mm | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 28 | 43 | 90 | 65 | 63 | 80 | 58 | 60 | 41 | 41 | 135 | 30 | 28 | 38 | 50 | 46 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | ESE 6 | E 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 16 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 39 | 40 | 41 | 10 | 5 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | W 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | NW 4 | — | ESE 2 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 13 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 31 | — | 2 | 3 | 14 | — | 2 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 665 | 665 | 388 | 476 | 566 | 393 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 9 | 342 | 383 | 4 | 13 | 21 | 308 | 375 | 340 | 338 |
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