Aln Estuary surfForecast / North East England / UK

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Aln Estuary surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Aln Estuary sea temperature is
8.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aln Estuary this week:

The surf forecast for Aln Estuary over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aln Estuary in the next 16 days are 3.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 15th May)11ft (3.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aln Estuary over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Wed morning, min 6°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
4
4
3
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
8
0.2
N
9
0.2
N
8
1.2
N
6
1.4
NNE
6
2.2
NNE
8
3
NNE
10
3.5
NNE
11
2.5
NNE
11
2
NNE
10
1.7
NNE
10
1.3
NNE
9
1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
1
SE
4
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
41
7
6
0
150
585
1962
2603
1410
732
508
271
177
143
113
82
54
33
35
89
86
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
N
20
NW
30
NNW
30
N
35
NNW
35
NNW
25
N
15
NW
0
W
15
SE
10
WSW
10
S
20
SE
15
W
15
SW
15
SW
15
S
30
S
20
SSW
15
SW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
12:45PM3.76m
1:30AM3.84m
1:34PM4.03m
2:13AM4.11m
2:23PM4.29m
2:55AM4.32m
3:11PM4.50m
3:38AM4.44m
3:59PM4.60m
4:22AM4.49m
4:49PM4.58m
5:08AM4.45m
5:42PM4.44m
Low Tide
6:47AM1.33m
7:14PM0.65m
7:37AM1.03m
8:01PM0.40m
8:22AM0.72m
8:46PM0.21m
9:07AM0.43m
9:31PM0.13m
9:52AM0.21m
10:17PM0.15m
10:38AM0.09m
11:04PM0.29m
11:26AM0.08m
11:51PM0.51m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:01
4:58
4:56
4:56
4:54
4:52
4:50
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9:05
9:07
9:07
9:09
9:12
9:14
9:15
1
1
6
1
1
1
3
1
1
Temp °C
9
9
7
9
9
8
8
9
7
8
9
8
11
10
10
13
14
11
13
16
14
3
3
2
2
2
0
-1
2
2
4
4
4
7
6
6
8
9
7
8
13
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
5
0.2
N
7
0.2
N
8
1.9
NNE
8
3
NNE
11
2.5
NNE
11
2
NNE
10
1.7
NNE
10
1.3
NNE
9
1
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
1.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
1
4
6
408
2022
1410
732
508
271
177
143
113
82
54
33
20
20
75
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
9
0.3
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.2
ESE
6
0.3
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
5
0.3
N
7
Energy kJ
7
2
3
4
4
2
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.3
SE
5
Energy kJ
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
8
0.8
N
4
0.7
N
4
1.2
N
6
1.4
NNE
6
2.2
NNE
8
3
NNE
10
3.5
NNE
11
0.4
SSE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SE
3
1
SE
4
1.2
SE
6
1.1
SE
6
Energy kJ
41
24
13
89
150
585
1962
2603
4
2
4
35
89
86
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
355
583
367
979
520
462
575
43
0
0
37
0
13
49
0
13
13
256
296
17
0
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the Aln Estuary Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aln Estuary provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aln Estuary can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aln Estuary 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 (Aln Estuary) 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).

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Aln Estuary is 4 km (2 miles) from Boulmer. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Boulmer. Boulmer has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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