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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 5 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 GMTForecast 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
7.2° 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 (Mar 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s 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 5.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 9AM. 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 (Mar 25) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 23rd Mar) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 26th Mar) | 16ft (5.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandsend Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the WSW by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
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 kJ (?) | 25 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 5 | 57 | 62 | 21 | 37 | 49 | 71 | 38 | 269 | 450 | 5305 | 9262 | 6205 | 2744 | 1319 | 762 | 426 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:22PM 5.85 | 5:50AM 5.47 | 6:03PM 5.73 | 6:29AM 5.31 | 6:48PM 5.49 | 7:13AM 5.06 | 7:41PM 5.14 | 8:05AM 4.76 | 8:48PM 4.76 | 9:15AM 4.49 | 10:16PM 4.49 | 10:45AM 4.38 | 11:54PM 4.49 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:24AM 0.91 | 11:49PM 0.69 | 12:01PM 0.95 | 12:28AM 0.92 | 12:42PM 1.10 | 1:10AM 1.27 | 1:28PM 1.36 | 1:59AM 1.71 | 2:25PM 1.69 | 3:01AM 2.15 | 3:44PM 1.97 | 4:33AM 2.45 | 5:30PM 1.98 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | -3 | -3 | -1 | -4 | -7 | -6 | -3 | 1 | 3 | 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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