Sandsend Bay surf break

Sandsend Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 BST
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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
9.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sandsend Bay in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4PM. 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 Thursday (May 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 12th May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 16th May)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Fri morning, calm by Sat night).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
8
1.1
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.8
N
4
0.8
N
5
0.2
N
8
1.4
N
6
2
N
8
3
N
10
3
N
11
2.5
N
10
2.2
N
10
1.9
NNE
10
1.5
N
10
1.2
N
9
1.1
N
9
0.8
N
9
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
235
153
90
45
0
27
5
148
482
1954
2213
1515
980
710
432
256
203
101
69
49
33
Wind (km/h)
25
WSW
25
WNW
25
SW
25
NW
30
NNW
20
N
30
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
40
NNW
35
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
15
N
5
WSW
5
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSW
25
W
25
WSW
15
SSW
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
12:50PM4.55m
1:50AM4.63m
1:48PM4.80m
2:37AM4.88m
2:38PM5.08m
3:19AM5.11m
3:26PM5.34m
4:02AM5.30m
4:14PM5.53m
4:45AM5.43m
5:04PM5.62m
5:29AM5.48m
5:55PM5.59m
Low Tide
7:35PM1.68m
7:56AM2.07m
8:26PM1.37m
8:45AM1.72m
9:13PM1.09m
9:30AM1.37m
9:57PM0.89m
10:15AM1.08m
10:41PM0.80m
11:01AM0.87m
11:26PM0.82m
11:48AM0.76m
00:13AM0.97m
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5:03
5:01
5:00
4:58
4:56
4:54
4:52
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8:54
8:57
8:58
9:00
9:01
9:04
9:05
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2
2
3
1
3
2
1
1
1
4
Temp °C
12
12
7
8
8
7
9
9
8
8
9
8
9
9
7
11
12
10
14
14
12
5
6
1
2
1
2
1
1
0
-1
2
1
3
4
4
8
8
7
9
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NNE
8
1.1
N
8
0.8
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
8
2.5
N
10
2.2
N
10
1.9
NNE
10
1.5
N
10
1.2
N
9
1.1
N
9
0.8
N
9
0.7
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
Energy kJ
235
153
90
45
12
5
1515
980
710
432
256
203
101
69
49
33
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.3
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
47
2
2
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
9
Energy kJ
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
2
0.3
WSW
2
0.5
NW
3
0.8
N
4
0.8
N
5
1.1
N
5
1.4
N
6
2
N
8
3
N
10
3
N
11
0.4
SSW
2
0.4
SW
2
0.5
SSE
3
Energy kJ
1
1
5
22
27
60
148
482
1954
2213
2
1
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
3
1
4
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
244
4
466
604
1264
431
536
404
610
451
56
74
74
0
0
5
0
1
376
481
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
4
2
1
1
1
4
2
2
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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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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