Aln Estuary surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 23 Mar 2026 GMT
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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
7.5° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 12s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 6AM. 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 Wednesday (Mar 25) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Thu 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 26th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Mon night, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 11°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the WNW by Sat afternoon).

Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
5
4
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
ESE
0.2
N
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.9
N
0.2
N
3
N
4
N
3
NNE
2.3
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.3
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
1.5
N
1.2
N
0.6
N
0.6
NNE
Period(s) (?)412111110614912131312111110101088814
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)212222195415142245392822176073739420680331925919644154
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
40
SW
25
WSW
15
WSW
30
NNW
35
W
40
NW
30
NW
25
NW
10
WNW
30
WSW
10
W
20
W
25
WSW
40
W
45
WNW
35
WNW
25
WSW
40
WSW
40
W
40
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:47PM
4.34
6:10AM
3.97
6:41PM
3.98
7:03AM
3.67
7:48PM
3.60
8:13AM
3.40
9:16PM
3.34
9:42AM
3.31
10:52PM
3.34
11:08AM
3.45
12:10AM
3.53
12:16PM
3.74
1:05AM
3.79
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:01AM
0.56
12:19PM
0.64
12:50AM
0.97
1:16PM
0.93
1:54AM
1.38
2:36PM
1.19
3:29AM
1.63
4:25PM
1.21
5:14AM
1.59
5:55PM
0.96
6:26AM
1.35
6:55PM
0.64
7:16AM
1.08
Mon
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Sunrise--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:52--5:48--5:46--5:43
Sunset6:23--6:25--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:36--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C911111076737799115774881110
Feels °C (?)43572-4-3-513556-2-3-4-60-131
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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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