The Gare surf break

The Gare surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 06 May 2026 BST
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The Gare surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Gare sea temperature is
9.6° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Gare this week:

The surf forecast for The Gare over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Gare in the next 16 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 12th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 12th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 12th May)13ft (4.0m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for The Gare over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Mon afternoon).

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
6
0.8
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.4
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.7
N
5
2
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
6
0.4
N
10
1.7
N
7
1.2
N
7
4
N
11
2.5
N
9
2.5
NNE
11
2.3
NNE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
31
101
40
24
37
50
43
42
26
26
24
350
218
123
35
263
123
3353
1074
1324
1121
Wind (km/h)
20
NE
15
ENE
10
S
15
S
20
S
15
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
NNW
15
N
25
NNE
30
NE
25
NE
25
NE
20
NNE
30
N
35
N
25
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
5
ESE
on
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
7:03AM4.79m
7:32PM4.47m
7:41AM4.60m
8:17PM4.26m
8:26AM4.41m
9:11PM4.08m
9:20AM4.25m
10:14PM3.99m
10:24AM4.19m
11:22PM4.02m
11:33AM4.26m
00:28AM4.19m
12:37PM4.46m
1:26AM4.45m
Low Tide
1:18PM1.43m
1:26AM1.82m
1:59PM1.63m
2:08AM2.07m
2:49PM1.82m
3:03AM2.28m
3:55PM1.95m
4:18AM2.40m
5:14PM1.94m
5:43AM2.34m
6:26PM1.77m
6:51AM2.11m
7:24PM1.50m
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5:16
5:13
5:11
5:09
5:07
5:07
5:05
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8:45
8:47
8:50
8:52
8:53
8:55
8:57
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2
2
2
2
6
5
1
1
1
Temp °C
8
8
6
12
13
10
14
15
13
8
8
8
8
7
7
6
7
7
9
9
7
2
3
2
8
8
6
11
12
12
4
2
1
1
1
2
-1
-1
0
1
3
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
N
6
0.8
N
9
0.5
E
5
0.5
E
6
0.4
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
N
11
0.3
N
11
0.6
ENE
5
0.4
E
6
0.7
N
9
2.5
NNE
11
2.3
NNE
11
Energy kJ
31
101
12
15
37
50
43
42
26
26
16
10
20
21
11
73
1324
1121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
7
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
E
4
0.6
N
6
0.3
E
6
Energy kJ
16
22
40
24
14
4
1
1
22
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
N
9
0.2
E
7
0.2
E
6
0.1
N
12
0.4
N
10
0.3
N
12
Energy kJ
28
4
3
3
35
27
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ENE
5
0.8
ESE
4
0.7
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.7
N
5
2
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
6
1.4
NNE
6
1.7
N
7
1.2
N
7
4
N
11
2.5
N
9
Energy kJ
24
23
24
4
24
350
218
123
263
123
3353
1074
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
3
Distance (km)
341
343
12
409
163
28
12
102
298
525
298
305
341
403
151
46
271
46
46
46
7
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
1
4
2
4
4
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
9
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Information about the The Gare Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Gare provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Gare can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Gare 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 (The Gare) 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 The Gare 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.

The Gare is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Teesport. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Teesport. Teesport has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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