Sandsend Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.51° N 0.67° W

Sandsend Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandsend Bay sea temperature is
16.8° C
1.5° 

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 7 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, N swell with 228 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with N swell.

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 Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 7th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 7th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 7th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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 coming up for Sandsend Bay over the next couple of weeks.

First off, the water is sitting at 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year – not a big deal, but you might not need the thickest wetsuit for the first session.

The outlook kicks off on Thursday afternoon, 6th August. We’ve got some surfable waves but it’s very ordinary. Swell is 5 ft from the north with a short period of 8 seconds, and the energy is moderate (252). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the NNW, so the surface should be clean. It’s not a standout, but it’s a start.

Friday 7th August looks a bit better for the morning. The swell drops to 4 ft, still from the north, period 8 seconds, but the wind is a moderate offshore from the WSW. That’s clean conditions and the energy is moderate (157). By the afternoon, the swell drops to 3 ft from the NNE and the wind stays offshore from the west – still clean, but the energy is a bit weaker (96).

Then we hit a rough patch. From Saturday 8th August right through to Monday 17th August, it’s pretty much a write-off. Swell heights are tiny, mostly under 2 ft, with weak energy (mostly under 100), and the winds are mostly cross or onshore. There’s a brief moment of glass on Sunday afternoon, 9th August (1 ft, 4 second period, glassy wind), but that’s barely a ripple. Not worth paddling out.

After a long gap, Tuesday 18th August brings a bit of life back. The morning shows a 5 ft swell from the NNE, period 7 seconds, with a light offshore wind from the WSW. The energy is moderate (215) and the surface is clean. That’s the best of the bunch in the whole forecast – but it’s a short period swell, so it’ll be a bit lumpy and won’t have that long, lined-up feel. Still, for this stretch, it’s the pick.

Wednesday 19th August morning has a 2 ft from the north with a gentle offshore from the WNW, clean but small. The rest of the week fades into tiny, weak surf with no real energy.

If you’re a beginner, the 5 ft and 5 ft days are manageable but not ideal. The 5 ft day on the 18th is borderline for learning, but with offshore wind it could be fun. For experts, there’s nothing over 8 ft, so nothing to get excited about.

The real standout is Tuesday 18th August morning – that’s your best bet. It’s clean, there’s some energy, and the swell is just about pushy enough to have fun. Everything else is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the SSE by Tue night).

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Energy kJ
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264
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96
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28
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:22PM4.60m
10:43AM4.79m
11:34PM4.48m
12:08PM4.64m
00:57AM4.52m
1:38PM4.71m
2:14AM4.74m
2:53PM4.94m
3:16AM5.07m
3:53PM5.22m
4:08AM5.40m
4:44PM5.45m
Low Tide
4:07PM1.72m
4:30AM2.07m
5:14PM1.98m
5:49AM2.17m
6:40PM2.13m
7:25AM2.05m
8:08PM2.04m
8:45AM1.69m
9:15PM1.81m
9:46AM1.26m
10:09PM1.55m
10:37AM0.87m
10:55PM1.33m
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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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