Seaton Carew surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 05 May 2026 BST
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Seaton Carew surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Seaton Carew sea temperature is
9.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seaton Carew this week:

The surf forecast for Seaton Carew over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Seaton Carew in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 11th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 11th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 11th May)7ft (2.2m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seaton Carew over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon night, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the E by Sun afternoon).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
8
0.7
NNE
5
1.2
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
7
0.4
E
5
0.4
NNE
11
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.8
N
6
2
N
7
2.2
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
8
1.7
NNE
8
1.5
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
22
84
30
29
15
8
40
33
28
28
15
15
15
41
411
500
507
310
284
232
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
N
20
NE
15
ENE
15
E
15
SSE
15
S
20
SSE
15
S
10
S
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
ESE
20
E
15
E
25
E
35
E
15
SE
15
SSW
30
SW
20
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
off
off
High Tide
6:28AM4.95m
6:52PM4.69m
7:03AM4.79m
7:32PM4.47m
7:41AM4.60m
8:17PM4.26m
8:26AM4.41m
9:11PM4.08m
9:20AM4.25m
10:14PM3.99m
10:24AM4.19m
11:22PM4.02m
11:33AM4.26m
00:28AM4.19m
Low Tide
12:41PM1.25m
00:51AM1.57m
1:18PM1.43m
1:26AM1.82m
1:59PM1.63m
2:08AM2.07m
2:49PM1.82m
3:03AM2.28m
3:55PM1.95m
4:18AM2.40m
5:14PM1.94m
5:43AM2.34m
6:26PM1.77m
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5:18
5:16
5:13
5:11
5:09
5:07
5:07
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8:45
8:46
8:49
8:50
8:52
8:53
8:55
1
5
1
2
2
2
Temp °C
10
9
8
8
8
7
11
12
9
14
15
11
11
11
10
10
11
11
12
13
9
6
3
2
3
3
2
7
7
5
11
12
8
7
7
7
5
5
6
6
7
4
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
9
1.2
NNE
6
0.6
N
6
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
E
5
0.4
E
5
0.4
NNE
11
0.5
ESE
4
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
N
6
0.2
NNE
9
1.7
NNE
8
1.5
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
9
Energy kJ
18
14
84
22
26
12
8
40
12
28
28
5
15
12
7
310
284
232
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
10
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
E
4
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
E
3
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
E
4
0.3
N
10
Energy kJ
2
17
25
8
15
8
33
3
1
15
1
15
1
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
8
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
9
Energy kJ
10
6
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
5
0.7
NNE
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
5
0.6
E
4
0.3
S
3
0.3
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
E
3
0.8
N
6
2
N
7
2.2
NNE
7
2.1
NNE
8
Energy kJ
12
22
30
29
13
1
3
6
1
41
411
500
507
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
49
490
303
337
348
27
406
340
67
27
554
98
343
478
372
300
437
372
15
15
15
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
4
3
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
7
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The above surf forecast table for Seaton Carew provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Seaton Carew can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Seaton Carew 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 (Seaton Carew) 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).

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Are you planning a holiday in North East England? If you are looking for accommodation near Seaton Carew, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North East England, consider staying in Hartlepool which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around North East England where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Teesport which is 7 km (4 miles) away, Langbaurgh-On-Tees, Middlesbrough and Redcar.

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