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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 12 Nov 2024 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Short Sands this week:
The surf forecast for Short Sands over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 15) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Short Sands in the next 12 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 17) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 15th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 15th Nov) | 2ft (0.6m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 13th Nov) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Sands over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 37 | 109 | 193 | 232 | 180 | 199 | 115 | 274 | 77 | 54 | 20 | 133 | 155 | 126 | 57 | 82 | 74 | 50 | 59 | 75 | 49 | 56 | 19 | 23 | 135 | 562 | 716 | 531 | 675 | 1950 | 1265 | 986 | 1341 | 365 | 172 | 215 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross | glass | on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:45PM 2.84 | 8:12AM 3.02 | 8:43PM 2.91 | 9:03AM 3.20 | 9:38PM 2.96 | 9:53AM 3.31 | 10:32PM 2.96 | 10:42AM 3.36 | 11:24PM 2.92 | 11:32AM 3.33 | 12:16AM 2.84 | 12:22PM 3.23 | 1:09AM 2.73 | 1:14PM 3.09 | 2:03AM 2.62 | 2:09PM 2.92 | 3:00AM 2.51 | 3:06PM 2.75 | 3:58AM 2.44 | 4:07PM 2.61 | 4:57AM 2.40 | 5:09PM 2.50 | 5:53AM 2.40 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:00AM -0.05 | 2:36PM -0.19 | 2:53AM -0.12 | 3:31PM -0.37 | 3:44AM -0.16 | 4:23PM -0.48 | 4:34AM -0.16 | 5:15PM -0.52 | 5:24AM -0.10 | 6:06PM -0.47 | 6:14AM 0.00 | 6:58PM -0.36 | 7:06AM 0.13 | 7:51PM -0.20 | 8:01AM 0.27 | 8:46PM -0.03 | 8:58AM 0.40 | 9:43PM 0.12 | 9:59AM 0.49 | 10:41PM 0.25 | 11:02AM 0.54 | 11:38PM 0.34 | 12:05PM 0.53 | |||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sun 24 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:47 |
| Sunset | 4:20 | - | - | 4:19 | - | - | 4:17 | - | - | 4:16 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:15 | - | - | 4:14 | - | - | 4:13 | - | - | 4:13 | - | - | 4:12 | - | - | 4:10 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 7 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 9 |
| Feels °C (?) | -2 | -7 | -3 | 0 | -5 | -3 | 0 | -4 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | -2 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Icy conditions (max 12°C on Fri morning, min -2°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 4°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Mon afternoon, calm by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 2°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Short Sands Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Short Sands provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Short Sands can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Short Sands 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 (Short Sands) 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 Short Sands 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.
Short Sands is 17 km (11 miles) from Portsmouth. If you plan a vacation in Maine, look for hotels and other accommodation in Portsmouth. Portsmouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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