South Shields surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 28 Nov 2025 GMT
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South Shields surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's South Shields sea temperature is
10.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Shields this week:

The surf forecast for South Shields over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at South Shields in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Dec 02) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sun 30th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 30th Nov)7ft (2.2m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 30th Nov)10ft (3.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Shields over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 2°C on Sun morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 6°C on Wed morning). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
4
1
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
N
0.3
NNE
1.9
NNE
3
N
2.5
N
2.2
NNE
1.8
NNE
1.2
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.8
NNE
1.4
ESE
0.7
NNE
0.6
N
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
Period(s) (?)13141312688111110131391212111110101010
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4412272759549351163759269141225307150101402319822
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
30
SW
25
WSW
20
NNE
30
NNE
30
NNW
20
WNW
10
WNW
30
S
35
S
15
WSW
40
S
30
SSW
25
SW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSE
25
SE
30
SE
35
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoncross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:58PM
4.16
10:01AM
4.01
10:09PM
4.26
11:06AM
4.18
11:15PM
4.47
12:03PM
4.42
12:15AM
4.73
12:55PM
4.70
1:09AM
4.98
1:43PM
4.96
2:01AM
5.18
2:30PM
5.16
2:51AM
5.30
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:51PM
2.17
3:37AM
1.66
4:03PM
2.12
4:47AM
1.53
5:13PM
1.94
5:51AM
1.32
6:15PM
1.67
6:48AM
1.08
7:11PM
1.36
7:40AM
0.88
8:02PM
1.06
8:29AM
0.75
8:51PM
0.80
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Sunrise8:00--8:02--8:03--8:04--8:07--8:07--8:10--
Sunset-3:45--3:44--3:42--3:41--3:41--3:41--3:40-
part cloud
rain showers
clear
light rain
cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
-1-1-4---432---------
Temp. °C109977534791011998778988
Feels °C (?)2112-1-3-200475233333310
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Information about the South Shields Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for South Shields provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Shields can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Shields 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 (South Shields) 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 South Shields 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.

South Shields is 2 km (1 miles) from the city of Tynemouth. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tynemouth. Tynemouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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