Surf Forecasts:
Sandsend Bay surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, E swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with E 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 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sandsend Bay in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sandsend Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let's talk about what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks. We're looking at Sandsend Bay, and I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch. The forecast is showing a long, quiet period with a lot of tiny, weak swell and dicey wind. Patience is going to be the name of the game.
Right now, through the end of August and into the first week of September, it's a bit of a desert. The swell is small, the energy is low, and we're seeing a lot of onshore or cross-onshore winds. The water temp is sitting at 61°F which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won't freeze. You'll see a few days where the conditions are clean, but the waves are just too small to get excited about. We're talking about flat spells that stretch for days.
The real spark of hope comes in the second week. On Tuesday, the 8th of September, things finally start to look interesting. The morning kicks off with a solid 7ft swell from the NW, with a period of 9 seconds and a combined energy of 805 – that's a proper moderate push. The wind is offshore from the WSW, which is ideal for Sandsend. It's going to be a bit of a beast, though, so this is strictly for the experienced crew. By the afternoon, it's even bigger: a 10ft swell from the NNW, with a longer period of 11 seconds, and a massive combined energy of 3294. That's a lot of power. The wind is fresh offshore from the W, making for some clean, heavy waves. This is the standout session of the entire forecast. It's a full-on, expert-only session.
So, to sum it up: you've got a long wait for the good stuff. The first week is a write-off. The best bet is to keep your eyes on that Tuesday the 8th of September. It's a promising window, but it's a long way out, so keep an eye on the forecasts. The North Sea is a fickle lady.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 35 | 16 | 19 | 60 | 89 | 193 | 127 | 105 | 179 | 247 | 198 | 70 | 30 | 91 | 34 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 145 | 201 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 2:59AM4.74m | 3:35PM4.74m | 3:40AM5.01m | 4:13PM4.97m | 4:17AM5.25m | 4:48PM5.16m | 4:49AM5.45m | 5:20PM5.31m | 5:21AM5.60m | 5:52PM5.40m | 5:52AM5.70m | 6:23PM5.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:59PM2.34m | 9:32AM1.92m | 9:41PM2.09m | 10:09AM1.60m | 10:17PM1.84m | 10:43AM1.33m | 10:51PM1.62m | 11:16AM1.11m | 11:23PM1.45m | 11:48AM0.95m | 11:55PM1.33m | 12:20PM0.88m | 00:28AM1.27m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | N 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | E 6 | E 7 | — | E 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 |
| kJ | 35 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 105 | 179 | — | 198 | 70 | 29 | 91 | 34 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 145 | 201 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 7 | NNE 6 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | SSE 4 | NE 8 | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | N 8 | N 7 | E 6 | — |
| kJ | — | 8 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 3 | 30 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | SE 6 | N 8 | N 9 | NE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 6 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | SSW 2 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | NNW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 12 | 19 | 60 | 89 | 193 | 127 | — | — | 247 | — | — | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 10 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 384 | 339 | 339 | 339 | 436 | 481 | 481 | 6 | 20 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 66 | 4 | 75 | 304 | 338 | 126 | 0 | 4 |
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