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12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 05 Feb 2025 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 Thursday (Feb 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Short Sands in the next 12 days are 1.4m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 06) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 6th Feb) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 6th Feb) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Sun 9th Feb) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Sands over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 112 | 91 | 58 | 27 | 7 | 11 | 4 | 21 | 133 | 59 | 40 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 15 | 69 | 80 | 241 | 385 | 238 | 163 | 33 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 141 | 148 | 181 |
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| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:36PM 2.52 | 4:58AM 2.83 | 5:45PM 2.40 | 6:04AM 2.78 | 6:59PM 2.35 | 7:14AM 2.77 | 8:07PM 2.38 | 8:19AM 2.82 | 9:06PM 2.45 | 9:16AM 2.88 | 9:58PM 2.52 | 10:07AM 2.92 | 10:45PM 2.59 | 10:54AM 2.93 | 11:28PM 2.64 | 11:37AM 2.90 | 12:06AM 2.67 | 12:16PM 2.83 | 12:42AM 2.68 | 12:54PM 2.74 | 1:16AM 2.66 | 1:32PM 2.62 | 1:51AM 2.62 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:42PM 0.16 | 11:34AM 0.02 | 11:46PM 0.30 | 12:46PM 0.05 | 12:56AM 0.36 | 1:56PM 0.02 | 2:04AM 0.34 | 2:57PM -0.04 | 3:04AM 0.26 | 3:51PM -0.10 | 3:57AM 0.19 | 4:39PM -0.14 | 4:45AM 0.12 | 5:22PM -0.14 | 5:30AM 0.08 | 6:00PM -0.11 | 6:11AM 0.07 | 6:36PM -0.05 | 6:50AM 0.09 | 7:09PM 0.04 | 7:28AM 0.13 | 7:43PM 0.15 | 8:07AM 0.20 | |||||||||||||
Wed 05 | Thursday 06 | Friday 07 | Saturday 08 | Sunday 09 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Mon 17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 |
| Sunset | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:10 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | -7 | -7 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | -1 | -5 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -4 | -4 | -6 | -3 | -2 | -4 | -4 | -3 | -3 | -4 | -3 | -2 | -2 | -3 | -7 | -3 | -2 | 0 | -1 | -2 | -1 | -4 | -4 | -7 | -5 |
| Feels °C (?) | -14 | -12 | -8 | -3 | -6 | -9 | -9 | -12 | -10 | -9 | -6 | -12 | -10 | -13 | -9 | -8 | -9 | -9 | -8 | -8 | -10 | -7 | -6 | -10 | -12 | -12 | -6 | -5 | -5 | -5 | -6 | -7 | -10 | -11 | -14 | -9 |
Short Range Forecast: A light covering of new snow mostly falling on Thu morning. Icy conditions (max 3°C on Thu night, min -10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Wed night, fresh winds from the W by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Sat night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -2°C on Sat afternoon, min -8°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Thu afternoon. Temperatures will be below freezing (max -2°C on Wed night, min -9°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: A moderate fall of snow, heaviest on Fri night. Temperatures will be below freezing (max 0°C on Fri night, min -8°C on Sun 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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