Surf Forecasts:
Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period, N swell with 232 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. 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 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 31) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Caves (Sandsend). Straight up, I’ll be honest with you – this 16-day window is a tough one. We’ve got a solid run of small, weak swell and wonky winds, so there’s no real standout. The water’s sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least the duck-dives won’t be too brutal.
The best bet, and it’s really the only option worth paddling out for, falls on Monday the 4th of August. The morning brings a small bump in energy from the north, with waves around 4ft and a 10-second period, giving the combined energy a moderate kick at 268. Winds are light and cross-onshore from the east-northeast, so it’ll be a bit bumpy, but it’s the most juice we see in the whole run. After that, it drops back into the doldrums.
For the rest of the window, we’re looking at a lot of nothing. From now right through to the end of July, the swell is tiny, under 3ft, with periods mostly under 9 seconds – that’s windswell, not proper groundswell. The winds are all over the place, but mostly offshore or cross-offshore, which is a tease because the waves are just too weak to do anything with. The energy readings are all in the double digits, well under 100, just confirming the ocean is flat.
The second week doesn’t get much better. The 9th of August afternoon sees a slight lift to 5ft, but it’s a short-period 6-second easterly with a combined energy of 131, and the wind is offshore from the west – it’s clean, but won’t be anything special. The 10th and 11th of August have similar small, clean options, but again, nothing to get excited about.
For a spot like Caves – a point break that’s inconsistent by nature – this kind of blank run is more normal than not. It’s not a place that fires often, and this forecast confirms it. Honestly, if you’re desperate for a paddle, the 4th of August morning is your only real window, but keep the expectations low.
Stay patient, check the charts, and hope for a change. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 5 | N 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 46 | 78 | 80 | 57 | 41 | 25 | 29 | 41 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 41 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 30 | 55 | 57 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 6:19AM5.49m | 6:53PM5.18m | 6:51AM5.51m | 7:26PM5.15m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:48PM1.08m | 00:55AM1.51m | 1:21PM1.07m | 1:28AM1.53m | ||||||||
 |  |  | |  | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | |
 | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 5 | N 5 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 46 | 78 | 80 | 57 | 41 | 25 | 29 | 41 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 41 | 29 | 28 | 19 | 18 | 55 | 57 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | — | SE 4 | E 6 | N 8 | N 8 | SE 3 | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 10 | — | N 4 |
| kJ | 12 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 12 | 12 | 2 | — | 2 | 15 | 30 | — | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 2 | SW 3 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 | WSW 2 | — | — | WSW 2 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 32 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 99 | 338 | 358 | 388 | 317 | 451 | 519 | 423 | 436 | 361 | 32 | 603 | 695 | 72 | 21 | 451 | 383 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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 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.
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.
Nearest