Aln Estuary surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 04 May 2026 BST
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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
9.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 Monday (May 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Aln Estuary in the next 16 days are 4.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 11th May)13ft (4.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Thu morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
N
8
1
NE
5
1
ENE
5
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.9
SE
4
1.1
SE
5
1.1
SE
6
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
1.1
N
6
0.3
ESE
4
2.4
NNE
7
3
NNE
8
3.5
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
20
9
20
12
42
48
57
44
27
29
55
76
44
42
26
26
89
4
571
879
1842
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
W
10
NNE
25
ENE
15
ENE
20
ESE
20
SE
20
S
20
SSE
30
SE
20
S
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
E
20
NE
25
ENE
20
ENE
20
NNE
25
NNW
cross
cross
off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:28PM3.98m
5:37AM3.91m
6:05PM3.78m
6:13AM3.75m
6:44PM3.54m
6:52AM3.58m
7:30PM3.30m
7:39AM3.43m
8:27PM3.10m
8:36AM3.31m
9:37PM3.01m
9:44AM3.27m
10:50PM3.07m
Low Tide
11:13AM0.56m
11:30PM0.83m
11:48AM0.68m
00:04AM1.02m
12:27PM0.86m
00:41AM1.22m
1:10PM1.06m
1:23AM1.42m
2:02PM1.24m
2:13AM1.60m
3:05PM1.34m
3:18AM1.72m
4:17PM1.33m
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light rain
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5:18
5:16
5:15
5:13
5:11
5:09
5:07
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8:47
8:50
8:52
8:52
8:54
8:57
8:59
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1
1
4
2
1
5
4
6
Temp °C
12
14
11
9
8
7
7
8
7
10
10
9
12
10
10
9
9
9
9
9
9
9
11
6
6
2
2
2
2
1
4
4
4
8
7
7
5
3
3
5
5
3
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNE
6
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
9
0.4
N
9
0.6
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
N
9
0.4
NNE
11
1.1
SE
6
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.7
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
1.1
N
6
0.3
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
5
Energy kJ
20
6
20
12
14
24
57
44
27
13
37
76
44
42
23
4
89
4
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
NE
6
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
N
5
0.2
N
11
0.5
N
10
0.5
SE
5
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
SE
4
0.3
NNE
9
Energy kJ
6
9
1
8
10
49
10
26
9
16
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
9
0.1
E
6
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
SE
4
Energy kJ
6
5
6
1
26
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SE
4
0.3
WNW
2
0.6
NNE
4
1
NE
5
1
ENE
5
0.7
E
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.9
SE
4
0.9
SE
4
1.1
SE
5
0.6
SE
4
1.1
N
6
1.4
NNE
5
2.4
NNE
7
3
NNE
8
3.5
NNE
8
Energy kJ
8
1
10
42
48
24
22
26
29
55
14
74
106
571
879
1842
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
Distance (km)
342
405
213
402
405
258
256
313
39
369
129
49
13
354
44
367
389
373
43
43
82
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
3
1
1
1
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
8
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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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