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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 18 May 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Skegness this week:
The surf forecast for Skegness over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Skegness in the next 12 days are 5ft 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3ft 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 24) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 23rd May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 23rd May) | 5ft (1.6m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Skegness over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Energy (?) | 120 | 83 | 103 | 48 | 43 | 24 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 45 | 101 | 313 | 358 | 386 | 414 | 240 | 119 | 80 | 53 | 33 | 21 | 19 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 14 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (ft) | 10:19AM 16.11 | 10:49PM 14.7 | 11:06AM 15.39 | 11:50PM 13.85 | 12:08PM 14.76 | 1:12AM 13.48 | 1:27PM 14.57 | 2:40AM 14.04 | 2:49PM 15.16 | 3:50AM 15.32 | 3:57PM 16.31 | 4:45AM 16.8 | 4:54PM 17.72 | 5:33AM 18.11 | 5:45PM 19.03 | 6:17AM 19.13 | 6:33PM 19.95 | 7:00AM 19.69 | 7:20PM 20.34 | 7:42AM 19.78 | 8:07PM 20.11 | 8:25AM 19.46 | 8:53PM 19.23 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 4:50PM 4.63 | 4:59AM 5.94 | 5:47PM 5.12 | 5:59AM 6.69 | 6:57PM 5.22 | 7:17AM 7.12 | 8:13PM 4.79 | 8:40AM 6.89 | 9:26PM 3.9 | 9:55AM 6.04 | 10:29PM 2.79 | 10:58AM 4.76 | 11:25PM 1.77 | 11:50AM 3.41 | 12:16AM 1.08 | 12:38PM 2.2 | 1:03AM 0.85 | 1:23PM 1.35 | 1:49AM 1.12 | 2:08PM 0.95 | 2:33AM 1.77 | 2:53PM 1.05 | 3:16AM 2.79 | |||||||||||||
Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:52 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:50 | - | - | 4:48 | - | - | 4:47 | - | - | 4:46 | - | - | 4:45 | - | - | 4:43 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - | 4:41 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:01 | - | - | 9:04 | - | - | 9:05 | - | - | 9:06 | - | - | 9:07 | - | - | 9:08 | - | - | 9:09 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | - | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 |
| Temp. °F | 50 | 50 | 50 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 48 | 55 | 59 | 52 | 54 | 61 | 57 | 61 | 57 | 55 | 61 | 63 | 54 | 55 | 59 | 54 | 55 | 59 | 52 | 55 | 59 | 55 |
| Feels °F (?) | 43 | 43 | 43 | 46 | 46 | 48 | 50 | 48 | 52 | 48 | 41 | 43 | 39 | 39 | 41 | 48 | 54 | 48 | 50 | 57 | 52 | 55 | 52 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 46 | 45 | 48 | 43 | 41 | 50 | 43 | 46 | 52 | 48 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 55°F on Tue morning, min 48°F on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 59°F on Fri afternoon, min 45°F on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.5in), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 63°F on Mon afternoon, min 50°F on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 0.9in), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 59°F on Tue afternoon, min 46°F on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the S by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Skegness provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Skegness can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Skegness 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 (Skegness) 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 Skegness 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.
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