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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 Sunday (May 12) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Short Sands in the next 12 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 12) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2AM (Sun 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 2AM (Sun 12th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 12th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Short Sands over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 10 | 25 | 28 | 21 | 63 | 124 | 140 | 133 | 74 | 35 | 19 | 16 | 25 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 16 | 15 | 123 | 160 | 120 | 98 | 64 | 131 | 305 | 507 | 390 | 197 | 217 | 77 | 22 | 10 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:47AM 3.14 | 2:35PM 2.66 | 2:38AM 2.99 | 3:28PM 2.55 | 3:30AM 2.82 | 4:24PM 2.45 | 4:26AM 2.67 | 5:21PM 2.38 | 5:25AM 2.55 | 6:17PM 2.36 | 6:26AM 2.46 | 7:12PM 2.39 | 7:25AM 2.42 | 8:03PM 2.44 | 8:20AM 2.41 | 8:49PM 2.52 | 9:11AM 2.42 | 9:30PM 2.61 | 9:57AM 2.44 | 10:09PM 2.69 | 10:40AM 2.46 | 10:45PM 2.77 | 11:20AM 2.47 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:41PM 0.12 | 8:24AM -0.23 | 8:31PM 0.27 | 9:16AM -0.07 | 9:24PM 0.41 | 10:10AM 0.09 | 10:20PM 0.53 | 11:05AM 0.23 | 11:20PM 0.61 | 12:02PM 0.34 | 12:22AM 0.63 | 12:57PM 0.41 | 1:22AM 0.61 | 1:49PM 0.45 | 2:18AM 0.54 | 2:37PM 0.46 | 3:09AM 0.44 | 3:20PM 0.45 | 3:55AM 0.34 | 4:00PM 0.44 | 4:36AM 0.23 | 4:37PM 0.43 | 5:15AM 0.15 | |||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 |
| Sunset | 7:53 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:55 | - | - | 7:57 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:05 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | 3 | 18 | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | 21 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - |
| Temp. °C | 10 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 14 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon morning, min 6°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 9°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Mon 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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