Sandsend Bay Surf Break

Lat Long: 54.51° N 0.67° W

Sandsend Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Sandsend Bay sea temperature is
15.5° C
1.0° 

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 22 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NNE 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 Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this sixteen-day stretch is pretty grim for the most part. We’ve got a long, flat start with hardly any swell, and the energy just isn’t there for a proper paddle session. The good news is, there’s one standout window right at the end that looks like it could be a cracker, but you’ll have to be patient.

Looking at the whole picture, the first week and a half is a write-off. Swell heights are tiny, mostly below 2ft, with weak energy – the combined swell energy barely reaching double digits (like 13 on the 25th of July). The wind is all over the place, sometimes offshore, but it doesn’t matter when there’s no wave to push.

There’s a long gap with no real surf until the 2nd of August. On Sunday morning the 2nd of August, Sandsend Bay finally sees a bump to 3ft, with a period of 8 seconds from the N. The energy is moderate (135), and the wind is light, but the conditions are still only “ordinary”. It’s not worth a special trip.

Now, the real standout. On Monday morning, the 3rd of August, Sandsend Bay wakes up. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the N, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy jumps to 689 – that’s strong stuff. The real kicker is the wind: a light offshore from the WNW. That’s going to groom those waves into clean, lined-up peaks. For an intermediate, this is the best on offer. It’s a bit too big for a beginner, though. The afternoon of the 3rd turns onshore and messy, so get it in the morning. The short window is a shame, but that morning session is the one to circle on the calendar.

After that, it drops back into tiny, weak waves for the rest of the forecast. The 5th of August sees a glassy 1.0ft, but it’s just not enough to ride.

So, keep your expectations low for the next two weeks, but set your alarm for the 3rd of August. That’s your day.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon morning).

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High Tide
10:32AM4.72m
11:18PM4.37m
11:39AM4.47m
00:25AM4.30m
12:56PM4.36m
1:34AM4.38m
2:08PM4.40m
2:32AM4.56m
3:06PM4.54m
3:21AM4.78m
3:53PM4.70m
4:03AM5.00m
4:33PM4.87m
Low Tide
4:15AM2.19m
5:02PM1.95m
5:16AM2.39m
6:08PM2.20m
6:37AM2.47m
7:23PM2.30m
8:00AM2.36m
8:27PM2.25m
9:02AM2.13m
9:18PM2.12m
9:50AM1.87m
10:00PM1.97m
10:30AM1.63m
10:38PM1.81m
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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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