Surf Forecasts:
Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NNE swell with 753 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 17 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NNE 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 Friday (Jul 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s. 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 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 17th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a pretty flat and quiet outlook for Caves (Sandsend). There’s a big gap of nothing worthwhile at the start, and the only glimmer of something surfable doesn’t show up until the weekend after next. You’ll be twiddling your thumbs for a good week and a half before anything even gets close to worth a paddle.
The first real chance of a wave is on Sunday, 19 July morning. We’ll see a 7ft swell pushing in from the north-northeast, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy reads 682 (moderate), but the wind is a clean cross-off from the north-northwest at 16 mph. The rating is marginal, and the water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about 2° warmer than average for this time of year – not a massive shift, but a slight nudge above normal. That afternoon, the swell holds at 7ft, but the wind swings cross-shore, so it’ll get a bit lumpy. This is the only real standout, but it’s pushing into the size range where it’s only for the confident intermediate crew. The break is inconsistent, and it can get crowded sometimes, so keep your eyes peeled if you’re heading out.
After that, it drops off fast. Monday, 20 July morning has a 4ft NNE swell, but the energy is weak (168) and the conditions are just “ordinary”. The rest of the week is a write-off with tiny, weak swells and poor wind directions.
To be honest, most of the 16-day window is a blank. The area just doesn’t get much action, and this run is pretty normal for it. Don’t get too down – forecasts can change, and a few days of clean, glassy conditions pop up right at the end, but with zero swell. It’s a frustrating wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 4 | N 5 | NE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 |
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 kJ | 29 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 80 | 58 | 232 | 310 | 729 | 682 | 736 | 435 | 168 | 99 | 101 | 40 | 28 | 143 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:43PM5.51m | 5:55AM5.69m | 6:33PM5.53m | 6:41AM5.75m | 7:19PM5.45m | 7:25AM5.70m | 8:03PM5.28m | 8:08AM5.55m | 8:47PM5.04m | 8:51AM5.31m | 9:32PM4.78m | 9:38AM5.02m | 10:21PM4.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:35AM0.68m | 11:53PM1.21m | 12:23PM0.53m | 00:38AM1.22m | 1:09PM0.52m | 1:21AM1.31m | 1:54PM0.65m | 2:02AM1.48m | 2:37PM0.91m | 2:43AM1.70m | 3:21PM1.24m | 3:26AM1.94m | 4:08PM1.61m | ||||||||
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 | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | N 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 29 | 22 | 21 | 12 | 11 | 6 | — | — | 58 | — | — | — | — | 736 | 435 | 168 | 5 | 1 | 13 | 28 | 143 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | N 4 | N 5 | N 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 18 | 80 | 52 | 232 | 310 | 729 | 682 | — | — | — | 99 | 101 | 40 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 449 | 495 | 492 | 563 | 451 | 438 | 515 | 1558 | 1 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 0 | 0 | 672 | 65 | 495 | 549 | 39 |
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