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Seaburn beach Surf Forecast

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.4m
peeling
Wind
14kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
rising
Best forKite Foil

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Is Seaburn beach good for surfing today? (3 Sept)

Today at Seaburn beach: Excellent for surfing — 81/100 for beginner level. Wind 14 kn SW · Waves 0.4 m, 11 s · Tide 1.4–-2.0 m. Best window around 06:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Seaburn beach: 0.4m waves with strong offshore wind. Kite Foiling looks Epic! in the evening, with Wing Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 17°C / 63°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
76/100Good
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
76
/ 100
now · 15
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 81 · 06
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 76
now · 15
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.4m
mushy
Wind
14kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
rising
Period
10s
Water
17°C
Swell
SW 226°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
76
/ 100
15
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 76 · 12
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Conditions
What's driving the 76
15
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.4m
mushy
Wind
21kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.7m
rising
Period
11s
Water
17°C
Swell
W 264°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
76
/ 100
15
Sat · 24-hour forecast
peak 77 · 03
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AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 76
15
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.4m
mushy
Wind
9kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-1.2m
rising
Period
9s
Water
17°C
Swell
SW 243°
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03 · Location

In context.

A 1.5km gently sloping sandy beach on Sunderland's North Sea coast, exposed ESE and workable for beach-break surfing and windsurfing when NE/E swells run, alongside family bathing with a Blue Flag rating. A macro-tidal range shifts beach width through the day. A dog exclusion zone runs 1 May-30 September along a central stretch. RNLI lifeguards patrol late May-early September, 10:00-18:00, in a flagged swim zone; no rock or reef hazards are reported.

Spec sheet
Coords
54.9374°N, 1.3649°W
Facing
E
Nearest
Seaburn
Swell now
SW 219°
Wind now
SW 240°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

What is the wind like at Seaburn beach today?

Wind at Seaburn beach today: 14 kn SW (gusting 25 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Seaburn beach today?

Waves at Seaburn beach today: 0.4 m, 11 s period from SW, peeling character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Seaburn beach today?

The best window for surfing at Seaburn beach today is around 06:00 UTC, when conditions score 60/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Seaburn beach suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Seaburn beach scores 88/100 today for kite surfing — Excellent. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Seaburn beach?

Seaburn beach is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Seaburn beach?

Seaburn beach is a coastal location near Seaburn in United Kingdom. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Seaburn beach?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Seaburn beach, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

Is it really a free trial?

Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.

I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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