Sandsend
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.7m NE
Wind: 12 km/h NW (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: NE
Cross-offshore wind. Still favourable, expect reasonably clean waves with some texture.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:35Expected crowds
Prediction model v15amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (10°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Strong winds on some days. Check the forecast each morning.
Today's briefing
1.1m swell at 9s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 10°C.
AI-generated summary for Sandsend. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Sandsend
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 6am (score: 33). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastWater quality
5 nearby outfallsUpdated 08:35
Daily score breakdown
This week is looking well above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Sandsend.
What's driving it
Recent form
Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Sandsend
Sandsend is a picturesque, sweeping beach break located just north of Whitby on the North Yorkshire coast. The underlying bathymetry is defined by a wide, gently sloping expanse of dark sand, interspersed with minor shingle banks and river outflows. As northerly groundswells track down the North Sea, they filter into the bay and interact with this gradual depth transition, resulting in soft, spilling waves rather than heavy, plunging barrels. A south-westerly offshore wind is optimal, blowing off the steep coastal hills to groom the wave face and maintain its shape. The wave breaks as slow-moving lefts and rights that offer extended, forgiving rides. Because the energy is widely dispersed across the long beach, the impact zone is manageable and rip currents are generally weak under typical conditions. It is universally classified as an excellent venue for beginners learning to negotiate unbroken waves, as well as intermediate longboarders looking for extended trim sections in cold-water environments.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Sandsend. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Sandsend?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.