Caves (Sandsend) surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 10 Feb 2026 GMT
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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
7.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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

The surf forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 14) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Caves (Sandsend) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 15) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 14th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Tue 17th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 3PM (Mon 16th Feb)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Tue night, min 3°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm) at first, then becoming colder with a dusting of snow on Sun morning. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Mon afternoon, min 1°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tue
17
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
3
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
E
2
ENE
2
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.5
NE
2.3
NE
1.8
ENE
2.1
NE
2.1
NE
1.2
N
1.7
NNW
1.5
N
1
N
0.5
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
2.5
NW
3
NNW
2
N
1.8
N
1.4
N
Period(s) (?)77788887797988897991110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)36636040579993960537340442223025538314333567311312664769377
Wind
(km/h)
30
E
30
ESE
25
E
25
ENE
30
NE
25
NE
25
NE
40
NE
40
NNE
25
N
20
NW
5
N
20
S
45
SSE
20
SSW
25
SSW
35
W
35
WNW
40
NW
10
WNW
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onononcross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
glasscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:03PM
4.32
10:46AM
4.18
11:32PM
4.19
12:10PM
4.23
12:57AM
4.28
1:20PM
4.44
1:59AM
4.50
2:12PM
4.71
2:46AM
4.75
2:54PM
4.98
3:25AM
4.99
3:30PM
5.24
4:01AM
5.20
4:04PM
5.46
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:20AM
2.53
4:55PM
2.68
5:52AM
2.65
6:45PM
2.58
7:16AM
2.52
7:55PM
2.29
8:11AM
2.29
8:42PM
1.94
8:54AM
2.03
9:21PM
1.61
9:31AM
1.78
9:56PM
1.30
10:06AM
1.55
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tue
17
Sunrise-7:33--7:31--7:28--7:26--7:24--7:22--7:20-
Sunset--5:00--5:02--5:05--5:07--5:08--5:10--5:13
mod rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
cloud
light snow
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
71582182-3---1---1---
Temp. °C666644334323225667545
Feels °C (?)-1-110-3-3-3-6-7-6-40-2-6-1-2-3-1-611
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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 12 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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