Sandsend Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.51° N 0.67° W

Sandsend Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandsend Bay sea temperature is
15.6°C
1.3° 

Sandsend Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sandsend Bay surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNW swell with 110 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandsend Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Sandsend Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 16th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandsend Bay over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the next couple of weeks at Sandsend Bay.

Alright, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are a tough one for Sandsend Bay. There’s a real flat spell on the horizon. After today, we’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak waves that just aren’t gonna get your heart pumping. The first real chance of anything worth paddling out for doesn’t show up until Monday, the 21st of September.

We kick off things with Wednesday, the 9th of September. We’ve got a 4 ft swell from the north, but it’s a short-period 7 seconds bump, and the wind is a light cross-shore from the north at 6 mph. The water’s a touch warmer than normal at 60°. Honestly, the energy is weak (163), and the surf is just poor. It’s not worth the wetsuit struggle.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Thursday the 10th right through to Sunday the 20th, it’s basically a flat, weak affair. Swell heights hover around 0.3 ft to 2 ft, with periods all over the place but mostly weak. The combined energy is rarely even cracking double digits. It’s just a lot of small, clean but useless waves. A few days have light offshore winds, but with no swell to work with, it’s a glassy bathtub.

Now, the one true standout in this whole outlook comes on Monday, the 21st of September. Finally, some life. A 6 ft northwest swell rolls in during the morning, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy jumps to a solid moderate 282, which is a welcome change. The wind is a cross-off at 19 mph, so it’ll be a bit bumpy but rideable. Then Monday afternoon gets even better: the swell drops slightly to 5 ft from the northwest, but the wind swings west at 22 mph, turning it into a fresh offshore breeze. That’s clean, lined-up waves. The energy is a strong 296. This is the best window. If you’re an intermediate, this is the session to aim for.

Tuesday the 22nd still has some 2 ft leftovers from the north, but the energy drops off quickly to 61. Conditions are cleaner with a fresher wind, but it’s a big step down from Monday.

So, to wrap it up: the first 12 days are a write-off for surf at Sandsend Bay. The only real highlight is Monday the 21st, with a moderate northwest swell and clean offshore winds in the afternoon. Mark it on your calendar, because that’s as good as it gets.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
163
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26
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Wind (km/h)
10
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10
SW
20
SSW
25
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25
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25
WNW
5
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SSW
30
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25
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High Tide
3:54AM5.51m
4:29PM5.50m
4:36AM5.75m
5:08PM5.61m
5:15AM5.89m
5:45PM5.62m
5:52AM5.89m
6:20PM5.54m
6:28AM5.78m
6:53PM5.39m
7:04AM5.57m
7:26PM5.20m
Low Tide
9:56PM1.59m
10:22AM0.80m
10:37PM1.34m
11:03AM0.59m
11:14PM1.18m
11:41AM0.55m
11:50PM1.12m
12:17PM0.64m
00:24AM1.16m
12:51PM0.87m
00:58AM1.30m
1:24PM1.18m
1:31AM1.51m
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Information about the Sandsend Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Sandsend Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sandsend Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sandsend Bay 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 (Sandsend Bay) 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 Sandsend Bay 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 Sandsend Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North East England, consider staying in Waverley which is 4 km (2 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 4 km (2 miles) away, Guisborough, Redcar and Langbaurgh-On-Tees.

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