Seaton Carew surfForecast / North East England / UK

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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
9.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 10PM. 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 Seaton Carew in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 11th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 15th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 14th May)6ft (1.8m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri afternoon, min 6°C on Sat afternoon). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Fri
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.8
N
4
1.6
NNE
6
1.2
NE
6
0.9
NE
5
0.3
NNE
11
0.8
N
11
1.6
NNE
7
1.4
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
N
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.9
N
4
1.7
N
7
1.5
N
6
1.3
N
6
1.2
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
16
25
188
102
42
23
144
220
192
131
116
70
55
24
13
29
266
188
135
155
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
NNE
30
NNE
20
NNE
15
NNE
5
ESE
25
WNW
25
N
20
NNE
20
SSW
20
WSW
30
W
20
SW
25
W
20
N
35
NNW
35
N
30
N
5
WSW
15
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
High Tide
9:11PM4.08m
9:20AM4.25m
10:14PM3.99m
10:24AM4.19m
11:22PM4.02m
11:33AM4.26m
00:28AM4.19m
12:37PM4.46m
1:26AM4.45m
1:35PM4.74m
2:16AM4.75m
2:27PM5.04m
3:03AM5.04m
Low Tide
3:03AM2.28m
3:55PM1.95m
4:18AM2.40m
5:14PM1.94m
5:43AM2.34m
6:26PM1.77m
6:51AM2.11m
7:24PM1.50m
7:45AM1.81m
8:13PM1.19m
8:32AM1.47m
8:58PM0.90m
9:17AM1.15m
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:09
5:07
5:07
5:05
5:03
5:01
4:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:50
8:52
8:53
8:55
8:58
8:59
9:00
9:02
4
7
7
2
2
2
4
2
Temp °C
13
12
9
7
7
8
10
9
7
7
9
13
14
8
8
9
8
9
10
8
10
11
9
7
0
1
4
7
4
0
1
4
7
7
3
2
4
0
1
3
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
E
4
0.2
NNE
9
0.9
NE
5
0.6
ENE
5
0.2
E
4
1.4
NNE
7
1.1
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
N
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
N
9
1.2
NNE
6
1.2
NNE
8
Energy kJ
28
16
1
8
42
17
1
192
131
116
70
55
24
13
7
103
155
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
E
4
0.1
N
12
0.2
N
11
0.3
N
5
0.1
NE
5
0.3
NNE
10
Energy kJ
3
1
3
10
5
1
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
9
0.3
NNE
11
Energy kJ
6
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
4
0.8
N
4
1.6
NNE
6
1.2
NE
6
0.8
N
11
1.6
NNE
7
0.4
WNW
3
0.6
W
3
0.9
N
4
1.7
N
7
1.5
N
6
1.3
N
6
Energy kJ
3
25
188
102
144
220
2
8
29
266
188
135
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
112
452
453
453
462
476
15
4
43
147
15
35
49
15
1424
612
393
395
43
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
4
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
4
1
3
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
4
9
6
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Seaton Carew Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Seaton Carew 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 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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