Bamburgh Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.62° N 1.72° W

Bamburgh Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bamburgh sea temperature is
14.8°C
0.1° 

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


Bamburgh surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NE swell with 430 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with E 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s happening on our shores.

Well, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to speak of. The first chance of anything even vaguely rideable doesn’t roll in until Wednesday, the 2nd of September, and even then, it’s barely a whisper. So, we’ve got a big gap of over a week with nothing on the cards.

The main spot we’ve got to look at is Bamburgh. It’s a beginner-friendly setup, fairly consistent, and it likes a swell from the NE. The water temp is sitting at 59°F, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so nothing out of the ordinary there.

From the 23rd of August right through to the 1st of September, it’s a write-off. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, and the combined energy is weak. We see a bit of a bump on the 26th – a 5ft swell from the ESE, but with a short period of 7 seconds and a cross-onshore wind, it’s just a messy, choppy mess. The energy hits 260 (moderate), but the conditions are no good. The rest of that period is similar, with small, weak surf and bad wind.

Now, let’s look at the only two windows that even get a score of 1 out of 10. On the morning of Wednesday, the 2nd of September, we get a tiny 3ft swell from the NNE, with a 8-second period. The wind is light and offshore from the SSW, so the surface will be clean. The combined energy is a weak 92. It’s surfable, but it’s very ordinary. The best part of the whole outlook comes on the morning of Thursday, the 3rd of September. The swell drops to 2ft from the NNE, with an 8-second period, and we get a glassy, offshore wind from the WSW. The wind is so light it’s almost calm, and the conditions will be clean. The energy is a low 61, so it’s not big, but it’s the clearest, most inviting window we’ve got. It’s the only true standout, and it’s a tiny one.

After that, it fades right back out. The 4th and 5th of September have a bit of cross-off wind but the swell is too small to be worth getting excited about. By the 6th and 7th, it’s gone completely, with tiny, weak swells and nothing doing.

Honestly, this is a classic case of a blank run. For a stretch like this, it’s more normal for the area to have a proper quiet spell. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, the only thing offering a glimmer is that Thursday morning session on the 3rd.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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64
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247
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430
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97
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
00:53AM3.28m
1:33PM3.34m
1:46AM3.56m
2:19PM3.57m
2:27AM3.86m
2:58PM3.80m
3:02AM4.14m
3:32PM4.00m
3:35AM4.38m
4:04PM4.17m
4:06AM4.55m
4:35PM4.28m
Low Tide
6:48PM1.73m
7:23AM1.43m
7:43PM1.50m
8:11AM1.13m
8:23PM1.25m
8:48AM0.81m
8:57PM1.01m
9:22AM0.52m
9:29PM0.80m
9:54AM0.29m
10:01PM0.64m
10:25AM0.13m
10:32PM0.53m
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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.

Bamburgh is 23 km (14 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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