
Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bamburgh this week:
The surf forecast for Bamburgh over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bamburgh in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bamburgh over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bamburgh over the next couple of weeks.
Right then, I’m not gonna lie to you – the outlook for Bamburgh is a quiet one. The whole 16-day window is pretty much a write-off. There’s a long stretch with no real surf to get excited about, and the first actual recommendation doesn’t appear until the 21st of July, and even then it’s a no-go.
Tuesday afternoon, the 21st, we’ve got a tiny 1ft swell from the NNE with a short period of 6 seconds, and the combined energy is a weak 19 – that’s barely a ripple. Wind is cross-on from the ESE at 3 mph, and the water’s sitting at 57°F, which is about normal for this time of year. But it’s poor surf, plain and simple.
Wednesday the 22nd sees a bit of a bump – 3ft swell from the NNE on the morning, with a period of 8 seconds and energy up to 133 (moderate). But the wind is cross-shore from the NW at 6 mph, so it’s messy. The afternoon drops to 3ft and the wind goes onshore from the NE. Still poor.
Thursday the 23rd, there’s a chance of some cleaner conditions in the afternoon. The swell is 3ft from the NNE, period 6 seconds, energy 51 (weak), but the wind swings cross-offshore from the SE at 12 mph. Clean, but there’s barely any power. In fact, the best wave on Thursday is clean but tiny.
From Friday the 24th right through to the end of July, the swell drops to 1ft and below – some days it’s completely flat. The wind is offering some clean offshore or glassy moments, like on the 30th of July with a glassy morning, but there’s no swell to ride. It’s a desert.
The 1st of August brings a tiny 1ft to 2ft swell from the SE with a period of 4 seconds – that’s windswell, and it’s weak. The 2nd of August has a slightly better 3ft from the ESE with a 6-second period and energy of 53, but it’s still poor surf. The 5th of August shows a 4ft to 4ft NE swell with a 7-second period and energy up to 134, but the wind is cross-on or cross-shore, and it’s described as “poor surf conditions.”
There’s no standout session here. The only one that could be worth a paddle is maybe the afternoon of the 23rd of July for the clean conditions, but the swell is tiny. Nothing is firing. If you’re a kitesurfer, the fresh offshore winds on the 28th, 1st, and 2nd August might look more interesting, but for a paddle surfer, it’s a tough stretch.
The good news is that Bamburgh is fairly consistent overall, so this blank run could shift. But for now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the W by Fri morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 3 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 6 | N 7 |
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12 | 27 | 133 | 56 | 50 | 49 | 51 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:12PM3.54m | 9:26AM3.64m | 10:07PM3.36m | 10:31AM3.41m | 11:09PM3.26m | 11:41AM3.30m | 00:15AM3.28m | 12:49PM3.33m | 1:15AM3.39m | 1:48PM3.46m | 2:06AM3.59m | 2:37PM3.62m | 2:50AM3.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:57AM1.38m | 3:37PM1.26m | 3:59AM1.54m | 4:42PM1.51m | 5:16AM1.61m | 5:59PM1.60m | 6:35AM1.54m | 7:08PM1.54m | 7:38AM1.36m | 8:01PM1.39m | 8:27AM1.13m | 8:43PM1.21m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | |
— | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | NNE 3 | N 4 | NNE 4 | N 9 | N 6 | N 7 |
12 | 27 | 133 | 56 | 50 | 49 | 51 | 29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | N 10 | NE 4 | N 9 | N 9 |
6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 2 | WNW 2 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 846 | 287 | 10 | 575 | 10 | 10 | 340 | 124 | 693 | 960 | 314 | 340 | 427 | 289 | 349 | 722 | 475 | 173 | 171 | 173 |
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Information about the Bamburgh Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bamburgh provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bamburgh can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bamburgh 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 (Bamburgh) 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 Bamburgh 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.
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