ESE

Geography & Places abbreviation · Direction

ESE
Stands forEast-southeast
CategoriesGeography & Places

ESE stands for East-southeast, a direction abbreviation.

At 112.5 degrees, between east and southeast, this point is found on wind roses, marine forecasts and orienteering compasses.

Example: Swell from the ESE will bring waist-high surf to east-facing beaches.

Usage notes

The older 32-point system adds points such as east by south, between E and ESE. Modern navigation uses degrees instead.

More direction abbreviations

  • E – East
  • EB – Eastbound
  • ENE – East-northeast
  • GN – Grid north
  • MN – Magnetic north
  • N – North
  • NB – Northbound
  • NE – Northeast
  • NNE – North-northeast
  • NNW – North-northwest
  • NW – Northwest
  • S – South

See all 23 direction abbreviations →

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