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South Shields Surf Forecast
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South Shields surfForecast / North East England / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 25 Apr 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for South Shields this week:
The surf forecast for South Shields over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at South Shields in the next 12 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 26th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 2nd May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for South Shields over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 81 | 93 | 47 | 27 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 48 | 88 | 114 | 91 | 91 | 71 | 36 | 24 | 69 | 90 | 68 | 126 | 62 | 45 | 305 | 452 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | off | off | off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:53AM 4.80 | 3:03PM 5.12 | 3:36AM 5.05 | 3:49PM 5.36 | 4:18AM 5.21 | 4:34PM 5.46 | 5:01AM 5.25 | 5:19PM 5.40 | 5:43AM 5.17 | 6:07PM 5.18 | 6:27AM 4.98 | 6:57PM 4.85 | 7:14AM 4.71 | 7:54PM 4.46 | 8:07AM 4.41 | 9:00PM 4.09 | 9:10AM 4.13 | 10:19PM 3.85 | 10:25AM 3.96 | 11:42PM 3.79 | 11:43AM 3.95 | 12:51AM 3.87 | 12:50PM 4.07 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:48PM 0.65 | 9:07AM 0.98 | 9:33PM 0.38 | 9:51AM 0.69 | 10:17PM 0.23 | 10:34AM 0.50 | 11:00PM 0.23 | 11:18AM 0.43 | 11:43PM 0.39 | 12:02PM 0.48 | 12:27AM 0.69 | 12:49PM 0.65 | 1:13AM 1.08 | 1:41PM 0.90 | 2:04AM 1.50 | 2:40PM 1.18 | 3:05AM 1.88 | 3:51PM 1.42 | 4:21AM 2.13 | 5:15PM 1.53 | 5:49AM 2.17 | 6:33PM 1.48 | 7:01AM 2.03 | |||||||||||||
Fri 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wednesday 30 | Thursday 01 | Friday 02 | Saturday 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wed 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:13 |
| Sunset | 8:28 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:31 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:40 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - |
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| Temp. °C | 9 | 8 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 4 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the South Shields Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for South Shields provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at South Shields can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our South Shields 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 (South Shields) 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 South Shields 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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