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Sandsend Bay Surf Forecast
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Sandsend Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Sandsend Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Sandsend Bay sea temperature is
8.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sandsend Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Sandsend Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandsend Bay in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) 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 1.6m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandsend Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 8 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | E 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | |
176 | 370 | 296 | 410 | 345 | 223 | 125 | 122 | 83 | 57 | 39 | 45 | 69 | 104 | 146 | 210 | 204 | 66 | 22 | 16 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 12:50PM4.64m | 1:49AM4.68m | 1:56PM4.83m | 2:42AM4.85m | 2:49PM5.03m | 3:25AM4.99m | 3:32PM5.17m | 4:00AM5.09m | 4:10PM5.26m | 4:33AM5.17m | 4:46PM5.28m | 5:05AM5.22m | 5:20PM5.26m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:33PM1.52m | 8:00AM2.13m | 8:31PM1.30m | 8:51AM1.87m | 9:17PM1.14m | 9:32AM1.64m | 9:56PM1.06m | 10:08AM1.45m | 10:30PM1.04m | 10:42AM1.32m | 11:03PM1.09m | 11:16AM1.24m | 11:35PM1.17m | ||||||||
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 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
9 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | N 10 | N 11 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
 kJ | 176 | 370 | 296 | 410 | 345 | 223 | 125 | 122 | 83 | 57 | 39 | 36 | 23 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 66 | 22 | 16 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | — | SE 4 | ESE 4 | — | — | NNE 5 | — | ENE 5 | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | 86 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | 13 | — | 17 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 19 | N 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 3 | — | NW 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | E 5 | ENE 4 | — | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | WSW 2 | WNW 2 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | 2 | 8 | 39 | 16 | 18 | — | 17 | 39 | 45 | 69 | 104 | 146 | 210 | 204 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 5 | 0 | 39 | 74 | 74 | 362 | 362 | 126 | 339 | 341 | 339 | 339 | 443 | 4 | 190 | 35 | 9 | 275 | 304 | 488 |
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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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