Sandsend Bay surf break

Sandsend Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 01 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
8.9° 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 (May 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 4th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 4th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 6th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
E
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
N
4
0.9
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
N
10
0.8
N
9
1.4
N
7
1.7
NNE
7
1.3
NNE
7
1
NE
6
0.5
N
11
0.7
N
10
0.8
N
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
45
24
9
1
1
1
55
103
45
33
32
19
52
102
184
327
173
73
57
98
125
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
WNW
15
WSW
10
W
10
ESE
20
NE
30
NNE
20
NNW
10
W
5
S
15
W
20
WNW
20
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
NE
10
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
cross
cross-off
off
off
on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:46PM5.28m
5:05AM5.22m
5:20PM5.26m
5:36AM5.24m
5:55PM5.18m
6:08AM5.21m
6:30PM5.06m
6:41AM5.13m
7:06PM4.90m
7:15AM5.01m
7:45PM4.71m
7:51AM4.84m
8:30PM4.51m
8:34AM4.66m
Low Tide
11:03PM1.09m
11:16AM1.24m
11:35PM1.17m
11:49AM1.23m
00:06AM1.30m
12:23PM1.29m
00:38AM1.47m
12:57PM1.42m
1:11AM1.67m
1:34PM1.58m
1:46AM1.90m
2:13PM1.77m
2:27AM2.15m
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rain showers
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light rain
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light rain
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
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part cloud
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5:22
5:20
5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:11
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8:35
8:37
8:37
8:39
8:42
8:44
8:45
8:47
3
4
10
4
1
Temp °C
20
17
16
17
13
9
8
7
12
13
11
11
10
8
8
8
6
9
9
7
9
16
16
13
14
11
5
1
1
11
11
8
6
5
2
3
3
3
4
3
2
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.7
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.2
E
4
0.2
N
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.6
E
5
0.7
NNE
7
0.6
N
7
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
N
10
0.8
N
9
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
12
1.3
NNE
7
1
NE
6
0.5
N
11
0.8
ENE
5
0.8
N
10
Energy kJ
1
24
9
1
1
2
19
45
33
32
19
52
102
3
3
173
73
57
30
125
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.2
E
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
10
0.5
E
5
0.3
E
5
0.2
E
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
N
11
0.4
N
11
0.1
N
7
0.7
N
10
Energy kJ
1
2
1
3
8
13
4
1
3
1
9
38
1
98
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.3
N
9
0.2
ESE
3
0.1
NE
4
0.2
N
6
Energy kJ
3
14
1
1
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
6
0.2
ESE
4
0.9
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
6
0.3
ESE
3
1.4
N
7
1.7
NNE
7
0.9
NE
6
0.6
ENE
5
Energy kJ
45
1
55
103
2
184
327
50
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
16
309
339
488
339
339
339
39
1
666
408
359
389
339
74
74
5
362
436
20
454
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
5
5
5
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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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