Surf Forecasts:
Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 9s period, NNE swell with 939 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 9s period. 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 2.4m 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 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 8ft (2.4m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, mate, Rusty here. Let’s be honest, this is a grim outlook for the next 16 days. It’s a flat spell, plain and simple. There’s a kick of swell on the 19th of July, but it’s a one-off, and then it’s a long, dry stretch of tiny or no surf.
The only real chance to get wet is on Sunday the 19th of July. Caves (Sandsend) will see a 8ft NNE swell, but it’s coming in at 9 seconds, so it’s a bit of a windswell, not a proper groundswell. The wind is a stiff cross-off from the NNW at 19 mph, which will keep the surface fairly clean, but it’s a slog. The combined energy is moderate (939), and the water temp is 60°, which is about normal for this time of year. The surf is marginal, and the tide could be a problem. Sunday afternoon is a bit smaller at 7ft with lighter north wind, still a cross-off, but still just a so-so wave.
After that, it’s a dead zone. From Monday the 20th of July right through to the end of the forecast on the 3rd of August, the swell is below 3ft, and often completely flat or just knee-high dribble. The wind is mixed, but the lack of swell is the killer. The combined energy readings drop to two-digit and single-digit numbers, telling you everything you need to know. There’s no point searching for a standout; there isn’t one.
For a spot like this, a blank run this long is a normal part of the cycle. The forecasts can change, but for now, don’t even bother packing a board. The more interesting setup for a kite would be the Sunday 19th, but even that is marginal. Keep your eyes on the charts, but this one’s a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NW 5 | N 6 | NNW 3 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 939 | 796 | 474 | 234 | 138 | 93 | 53 | 40 | 47 | 89 | 117 | 127 | 75 | 88 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | off | on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:47PM5.04m | 8:51AM5.31m | 9:32PM4.78m | 9:38AM5.02m | 10:21PM4.54m | 10:32AM4.72m | 11:18PM4.37m | 11:39AM4.47m | 00:25AM4.30m | 12:56PM4.36m | 1:34AM4.38m | 2:08PM4.40m | 2:32AM4.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:37PM0.91m | 2:43AM1.70m | 3:21PM1.24m | 3:26AM1.94m | 4:08PM1.61m | 4:15AM2.19m | 5:02PM1.95m | 5:16AM2.39m | 6:08PM2.20m | 6:37AM2.47m | 7:23PM2.30m | 8:00AM2.36m | 8:27PM2.25m | ||||||||
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 | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 14 |
Feels °C | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 |
| kJ | — | 796 | 474 | 234 | 138 | 93 | 53 | 40 | 47 | 89 | 117 | 127 | 75 | 88 | 66 | 57 | 28 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 6 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | WNW 4 | — | — | SW 2 |
| kJ | 939 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 73 | 73 | 0 | 57 | 1242 | 0 | 538 | 961 | 9 | 0 | 515 | 0 | 57 | 436 | 1 | 9 | 772 | 332 | 375 | 390 | 483 |
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