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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Tuesday 15 Apr 2025 EDT
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 Tuesday (Apr 15) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 5s. 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 0.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 15) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 19) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Tue 15th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 2PM (Tue 15th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 2PM (Tue 15th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Sands over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 48 | 41 | 36 | 19 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 19 | 103 | 267 | 323 | 270 | 155 | 91 | 114 | 124 | 276 | 721 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:42PM 2.51 | 1:40AM 2.75 | 2:17PM 2.43 | 2:15AM 2.70 | 2:56PM 2.35 | 2:53AM 2.65 | 3:39PM 2.28 | 3:39AM 2.60 | 4:29PM 2.23 | 4:31AM 2.57 | 5:23PM 2.23 | 5:28AM 2.57 | 6:19PM 2.29 | 6:29AM 2.59 | 7:18PM 2.41 | 7:32AM 2.66 | 8:15PM 2.60 | 8:34AM 2.76 | 9:07PM 2.82 | 9:31AM 2.88 | 9:56PM 3.05 | 10:24AM 2.97 | 10:43PM 3.23 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:37PM 0.37 | 8:09AM 0.10 | 8:11PM 0.44 | 8:46AM 0.16 | 8:50PM 0.51 | 9:29AM 0.23 | 9:33PM 0.57 | 10:17AM 0.29 | 10:24PM 0.61 | 11:09AM 0.32 | 11:19PM 0.61 | 12:05PM 0.31 | 12:19AM 0.55 | 1:03PM 0.25 | 1:23AM 0.42 | 2:00PM 0.15 | 2:26AM 0.23 | 2:55PM 0.02 | 3:23AM -0.01 | 3:45PM -0.10 | 4:17AM -0.24 | 4:34PM -0.19 | ||||||||||||||
Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - | 7:27 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:37 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 8 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 14 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 8 | 4 | -1 | 2 | -1 | -1 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 20 | 19 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 3°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). 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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