Aln Estuary Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.39° N 1.61° W

Aln Estuary Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aln Estuary sea temperature is
14.3° C
0.5° 

Aln Estuary surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Aln Estuary surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, N swell with 341 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with N swell.

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 (Aug 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 6th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 6th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed night, light winds from the W by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
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Tuesday
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1
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
1.6
N
8
1.5
N
8
1.3
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.3
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.2
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.4
N
9
0.5
N
8
0.7
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
22
11
310
301
206
105
83
40
15
8
3
3
6
2
1
9
17
25
37
72
Wind (km/h)
40
WSW
40
W
15
WNW
10
E
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
15
SW
25
WSW
25
WSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
W
10
W
10
SW
0
W
10
NNE
15
SE
25
SE
25
SSE
Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:23PM3.61m
8:37AM3.75m
9:20PM3.45m
9:45AM3.56m
10:31PM3.35m
11:07AM3.48m
11:50PM3.41m
12:31PM3.58m
1:04AM3.63m
1:45PM3.81m
2:05AM3.95m
2:45PM4.07m
2:58AM4.30m
Low Tide
2:20AM1.13m
2:58PM0.97m
3:20AM1.28m
4:06PM1.19m
4:40AM1.35m
5:34PM1.29m
6:15AM1.23m
6:59PM1.19m
7:34AM0.90m
8:06PM0.97m
8:35AM0.50m
8:59PM0.74m
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Temp °C
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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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