When should you surf South Shields today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes on 18 October, around 7h10, with a 61/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
Surf today
South Shields surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for South Shields (Northeast England).
Best score today
—7h10
Now
—15:00
Waves
0.4 m
6 s
Wind
13 km/h
Side-off · W
Tide
▲ 07:00 · ▼ 13:00 · ▲ 19:00
range 2.7 m
Light
07:36 → 18:04
Best windows today
7h100/100
0.1 m · 6 s · 12 km/h
8h0/100
0.1 m · 6 s · 16 km/h
9h0/100
0.1 m · 5 s · 16 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 0.2 m · 6 s | 11 km/h · W | low tide |
| 01:00 | — | 0.2 m · 6 s | 9 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 0.2 m · 6 s | 7 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 0.2 m · 6 s | 6 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | — | 0.1 m · 6 s | 4 km/h · SW | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | — | 0.1 m · 6 s | 9 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 0.1 m · 6 s | 10 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 0.1 m · 6 s | 12 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 0.1 m · 6 s | 16 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | — | 0.1 m · 5 s | 16 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | — | 0.1 m · 5 s | 18 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | — | 0.1 m · 4 s | 17 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | — | 0.1 m · 4 s | 16 km/h · W | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | — | 0.1 m · 4 s | 14 km/h · W | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 0.2 m · 4 s | 17 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 0.2 m · 3 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | — | 0.2 m · 3 s | 13 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 0.2 m · 3 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | — | 0.3 m · 3 s | 18 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | — | 0.3 m · 3 s | 13 km/h · NW | high tide |
| 20:00 | — | 0.3 m · 4 s | 11 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 0.3 m · 4 s | 13 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 13 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 0.4 m · 4 s | 14 km/h · NW | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at South Shields today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 07:00 · ▼ 13:00 · ▲ 19:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is South Shields suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than South Shields.