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Caves (Sandsend) Surf Forecast
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Caves (Sandsend) surfForecast / North East England / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 11 Mar 2025 GMT
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Caves (Sandsend) this week:
The surf forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.2m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Caves (Sandsend) in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 12) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 18) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 11th Mar) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 14th Mar) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Wed 12th Mar) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Caves (Sandsend) over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
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| Energy (?) | 1507 | 798 | 1221 | 921 | 1138 | 800 | 542 | 368 | 187 | 127 | 155 | 85 | 72 | 41 | 120 | 108 | 64 | 45 | 43 | 94 | 43 | 27 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 65 | 58 | 39 | 57 | 40 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 34 | 31 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:01AM 4.99 | 3:08PM 5.22 | 3:37AM 5.14 | 3:43PM 5.41 | 4:09AM 5.24 | 4:15PM 5.53 | 4:38AM 5.29 | 4:46PM 5.57 | 5:07AM 5.30 | 5:15PM 5.53 | 5:36AM 5.26 | 5:44PM 5.42 | 6:04AM 5.17 | 6:13PM 5.25 | 6:32AM 5.03 | 6:44PM 5.04 | 7:03AM 4.84 | 7:19PM 4.79 | 7:40AM 4.61 | 8:07PM 4.50 | 8:31AM 4.36 | 9:17PM 4.23 | 9:44AM 4.17 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:53PM 1.33 | 9:09AM 1.78 | 9:32PM 1.10 | 9:42AM 1.58 | 10:06PM 0.96 | 10:13AM 1.42 | 10:37PM 0.91 | 10:43AM 1.31 | 11:07PM 0.94 | 11:11AM 1.27 | 11:35PM 1.03 | 11:40AM 1.30 | 12:04AM 1.18 | 12:09PM 1.41 | 12:32AM 1.38 | 12:39PM 1.57 | 1:02AM 1.63 | 1:13PM 1.79 | 1:37AM 1.93 | 1:52PM 2.05 | 2:21AM 2.25 | 2:45PM 2.32 | 3:24AM 2.56 | |||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 |
| Sunset | 5:57 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 8 | 5 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -4 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | -1 | -2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 5 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 6°C on Wed morning, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue night, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun night, min 4°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Caves (Sandsend) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Caves (Sandsend) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Caves (Sandsend) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Caves (Sandsend) 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 (Caves (Sandsend)) 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 Caves (Sandsend) 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.
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