South Shields surf forecast from 8 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Shields this week:
The surf forecast for South Shields over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Shields in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Shields over the next 16 days.
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