Aln Estuary surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 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
7.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Tue 7th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Tue 7th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 7th Apr)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 3°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed night, light winds from the NE by Thu morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, near gales from the SSW by Sat night).

Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.2
NNE
2.5
N
1.6
NNE
1.3
NNE
0.8
NE
0.7
NNE
1.3
SSE
0.9
SE
0.4
NNE
1.1
SSE
0.2
NNE
1.2
SE
0.9
N
0.6
N
1.2
SSE
2.1
SE
2.5
SE
Period(s) (?)88877877776612511877568
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)634930174699273173594210059474812182793959330789
Wind
(km/h)
25
W
20
W
15
WSW
25
SW
25
WSW
35
N
15
NNW
10
SSE
15
SSW
35
S
35
SSW
15
SW
25
SSE
30
S
60
SSW
25
WSW
35
WSW
10
SSW
30
SSE
40
SE
35
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:51PM
4.29
3:26AM
4.19
3:30PM
4.45
4:00AM
4.30
4:06PM
4.51
4:32AM
4.32
4:41PM
4.48
5:02AM
4.27
5:15PM
4.37
5:32AM
4.14
5:49PM
4.17
6:03AM
3.95
6:24PM
3.92
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:19PM
0.18
9:31AM
0.64
9:52PM
0.10
10:03AM
0.49
10:24PM
0.12
10:34AM
0.42
10:54PM
0.23
11:05AM
0.41
11:24PM
0.41
11:35AM
0.49
11:54PM
0.65
12:07PM
0.64
12:26AM
0.92
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Sunrise6:41--6:39--6:35--6:33--6:31--6:28--6:26--
Sunset-7:39--7:42--7:44--7:45--7:47--7:50--7:52-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141512131356759128131412985888
Feels °C (?)911877-13312317701-10-1-12
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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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Aln Estuary may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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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