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blackpool sands Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:53am

Swell

2ft

12s

Cross wind

Cross

3mph

5mph

Falling tide

Low

12:47pm

Weather

5°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat		Cross 4mph 6mph	Flat	5°C
0-2ft 5s		Cross 2mph 5mph	Flat	5°C
2ft 12s		Cross 3mph 5mph	Flat	5°C
2ft 12s		Cross 4mph 6mph	Flat	6°C
2ft 11s		Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	8°C
2ft 11s		Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	7°C
2ft 11s		Cross 6mph 8mph	Flat	7°C
1-2ft 9s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 4mph 7mph	0-1ft 6s	6°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 17s	Off 4mph 4mph	1ft 17s	5°C
Flat	2ft 17s	Cross 4mph 5mph	2ft 17s	7°C
0-2ft 8s	2-3ft 15s	On 3mph 4mph	2-3ft 15s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 12s	2ft 13s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2ft 13s	8°C
1-3ft 8s	2ft 13s	Cross 3mph 3mph	2ft 13s	10°C
Flat	2ft 13s	Cross 2mph 2mph	2ft 13s	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 7mph 9mph	1ft 10s	9°C
1ft 12s	1ft 10s	Cross 8mph 9mph	1ft 10s	9°C
Flat	1ft 9s	Cross 6mph 7mph	1ft 9s	8°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 5s	Off 15mph 19mph	1ft 5s	7°C
0-2ft 9s	1ft 4s	Off 16mph 19mph	1ft 4s	8°C 0.09mm/h
2ft 12s		Off 16mph 19mph	Flat	7°C 0.07mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	1ft 5s	Off 5mph 7mph	1ft 5s	6°C
1ft 4s	1ft 5s	Cross 2mph 4mph	1ft 5s	7°C
1ft 5s	1ft 4s	Cross 6mph 8mph	1ft 4s	8°C

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 15s		Cross 18mph 32mph	Flat	8°C 0.62mm/h
1-2ft 14s		Cross 29mph 48mph	Flat	10°C 1.83mm/h
1-2ft 8s	0-1ft 14s	On 31mph 50mph	0-1ft 14s	11°C 1.26mm/h

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 15s	1ft 11s	On 25mph 39mph	1ft 11s	7°C 0.24mm/h
2ft 14s	0-1ft 9s	On 26mph 38mph	0-1ft 9s	8°C 0.47mm/h
3-4ft 13s	0-1ft 8s	On 24mph 36mph	0-1ft 8s	8°C 0.62mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-4ft 13s	1ft 6s	On 20mph 31mph	1ft 6s	8°C
2-3ft 11s		On 20mph 30mph	Flat	9°C
3-4ft 15s		On 16mph 26mph	Flat	8°C

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s		Cross 42mph 64mph	Flat	11°C 4.16mm/h
2-5ft 10s	0-1ft 18s	On 45mph 69mph	0-1ft 18s	11°C 3.81mm/h
3-6ft 9s	1ft 17s	On 41mph 65mph	1ft 17s	10°C 1.54mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

Blackpool Sands in the United Kingdom is a surfing spot known to be breathtakingly quiet and serene. It offers a spellbinding visual treat to both visitors and surfers alike. However, it must be noted that Blackpool Sands is not synonymous with the high-powered, wave-rich surfing spots you'd encounter in other regions. The beach is typically soft and sandy, ideal for families and regular beach goers rather than hardcore surfers. The unique location of the beach, sheltered by high banks and enclosed within a bay, significantly affects the surf conditions. The waves are usually fairly small and gentle, making it more akin to a beginner’s spot. You could expect a calm and leisurely surf experience here without the extreme breaks and swells of more exposed coastlines. The tide plays a crucial role too. Conditions are generally better on a rising tide - the waves become slightly larger, though still manageable, even for novice surfers. As a surfing expert, I would recommend Blackpool Sands for a relaxed surfing day or for newcomers to garner some experience on their boards. That being said, all surfers know that the sea is a force to reckon with, and the conditions can change rapidly. So even at a moderate surfing location like Blackpool Sands, one must remain attentive, constantly aware of the changing surf and tide. Staying updated with the local surf prediction also helps to understand the best times to surf. Overall, the surfing conditions at Blackpool Sands offer a more balanced, leisure-oriented experience. While it might not provide the adrenaline rush that hardcore surfers chase, it's a splendid spot for a laid-back surf or a day at the beach with the family.