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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 pm Thursday 08 May 2025 EDT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Short Sands this week:
The surf forecast for Short Sands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Short Sands in the next 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 10) at 8AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 12) at 8PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Sat 10th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Sat 10th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 8AM (Sat 10th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Sands over the next 12 days.
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tue 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 168 | 192 | 166 | 281 | 427 | 199 | 145 | 132 | 107 | 73 | 71 | 57 | 50 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 28 | 69 | 118 | 117 | 142 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:39PM 2.67 | 10:03AM 2.52 | 10:19PM 2.73 | 10:47AM 2.52 | 10:56PM 2.78 | 11:28AM 2.52 | 11:31PM 2.80 | 12:07PM 2.50 | 12:06AM 2.81 | 12:45PM 2.48 | 12:40AM 2.80 | 1:22PM 2.45 | 1:15AM 2.79 | 1:58PM 2.41 | 1:51AM 2.77 | 2:37PM 2.37 | 2:31AM 2.75 | 3:19PM 2.35 | 3:15AM 2.72 | 4:06PM 2.36 | 4:06AM 2.70 | 4:56PM 2.41 | 5:01AM 2.68 | 5:48PM 2.51 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:01AM 0.25 | 4:11PM 0.34 | 4:44AM 0.17 | 4:49PM 0.36 | 5:24AM 0.12 | 5:25PM 0.39 | 6:01AM 0.08 | 6:00PM 0.41 | 6:37AM 0.07 | 6:35PM 0.45 | 7:12AM 0.08 | 7:10PM 0.47 | 7:48AM 0.10 | 7:47PM 0.50 | 8:26AM 0.13 | 8:26PM 0.52 | 9:07AM 0.16 | 9:11PM 0.54 | 9:53AM 0.18 | 10:01PM 0.53 | 10:42AM 0.18 | 10:56PM 0.50 | 11:33AM 0.16 | |||||||||||||
Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tue 20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | - | - | 32 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 7 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 10 | 9 | 9 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 6°C on Fri morning). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Short Sands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Short Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Short Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Short Sands 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 (Short Sands) 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 Short Sands 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.
Short Sands is 17 km (11 miles) from Portsmouth. If you plan a vacation in Maine, look for hotels and other accommodation in Portsmouth. Portsmouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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