Caves (Sandsend) surfForecast / North East England / UK

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Caves (Sandsend) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Caves (Sandsend) sea temperature is
7.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caves (Sandsend) this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Caves (Sandsend) in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 20th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Fri morning, min 5°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
NE
0.6
SE
0.7
SE
1.1
SE
1.2
SE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.2
ENE
0.4
NE
0.4
NE
0.3
NE
0.6
SE
0.1
NE
0.1
NE
0.4
SE
0.8
NW
0.3
NE
1
NNE
1.5
NE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)745666787664554478877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)210217510212611951211007110264183136
Wind
(km/h)
15
S
20
S
25
S
30
S
30
SSE
30
SSW
25
SW
25
WSW
10
SSW
15
S
15
S
20
SSW
25
SW
35
WSW
25
W
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
30
NW
25
ENE
25
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:38PM
4.82
3:20AM
4.96
3:20PM
5.15
3:57AM
5.21
3:59PM
5.44
4:33AM
5.41
4:39PM
5.66
5:10AM
5.52
5:21PM
5.77
5:49AM
5.54
6:05PM
5.76
6:29AM
5.47
6:52PM
5.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:12PM
1.38
9:27AM
1.69
9:51PM
1.03
10:05AM
1.34
10:29PM
0.77
10:42AM
1.05
11:07PM
0.62
11:21AM
0.86
11:47PM
0.62
12:02PM
0.77
12:28AM
0.76
12:46PM
0.82
1:11AM
1.04
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Sunrise6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:50--
Sunset-8:01--8:04--8:06--8:07--8:09--8:12--8:14-
clear
cloud
light rain
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--1-1-------------221
Temp. °C12131114151013141114141210119997666
Feels °C (?)78689578810108342342-10-1
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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.

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