South Shields surf forecast from 16 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 20 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, E swell with 523 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 21 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE 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 Wednesday (Oct 21) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Shields in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 22) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 21st Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 21st Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 20th Oct) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Shields over the next 16 days.
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