South Shields surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with 166 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Shields over the next 16 days.
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