Surf Forecasts:
Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 212 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it. We’ve got a full 16-day window, but honestly, it’s a rough one. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until Monday, July 27th, so don’t get your hopes up for the first week—there’s a solid 6-day gap where the surf is just not worth paddling out for.
The overall pattern is small and weak. We’re looking at a lot of tiny, short-period windswell, and the energy is mostly in the low double digits or triple digits at best, but the wave quality is consistently poor. The water temp is sitting at 60°F which is about normal for this time of year, but that’s cold enough to need a proper hood.
Monday, July 27th morning is where things finally get interesting, but it’s still a humble offering. Caves (Sandsend) is a point break that’s usually inconsistent, so it’s notable that it’s even showing up. The swell is a tiny 3 ft from the N, with a period of 7 seconds—that’s short period, weak stuff. The combined energy is only 89, so it’s barely a pulse. But the wind is a clean cross-off from the NW at 6 mph, so the surface will be nice and clean. It’s surfable, but "very ordinary" is the word.
The best of the whole run, and I mean the only real standout, is Sunday, July 26th morning. The swell bumps up to 5 ft from the N with a period of 6 seconds—still short period, but the energy hits 154 (moderate), and the wind is a clean cross-off from the NNW at 16 mph. That’s a solid, clean, punchy little window for a point break. The size is board-short territory, but it’s not too big for intermediates. However, it’s inconsistent here, so don’t expect a set every minute. Crowds are sometimes a thing, so you might have a few friends out.
After that, we’re back to tiny, low-energy dribble. Monday, July 27th afternoon and all the way through to August 4th is just poor surf conditions or very small waves. The swell drops to under 3 ft, the energy is weak, and the wind gets messy or just too light. Not worth chasing.
So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, Sunday, July 26th morning is the pick of the litter. Clean, moderate energy, and a bit of size. For everyone else, keep the board in the car and wait for the next system.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu morning, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 2 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 228 | 135 | 66 | 39 | 28 | 60 | 207 | 196 | 73 | 59 | 60 | 45 | 38 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 154 | 112 | 97 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 3:06PM4.54m | 3:21AM4.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:02AM2.13m | 9:18PM2.12m | ||||||||
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 | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | N 6 | N 7 |
| kJ | 228 | 135 | 66 | 39 | 28 | 60 | 207 | 196 | 73 | 59 | 60 | 45 | 38 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 112 | 97 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 |
| kJ | 6 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | — | — | NW 4 | W 3 | SW 3 | N 2 | N 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 7 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 154 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 57 | 1256 | 0 | 482 | 586 | 0 | 39 | 451 | 0 | 9 | 1256 | 99 | 390 | 1578 | 390 | 476 | 1558 | 387 | 394 | 451 | 0 |
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