
Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NNE swell with 981 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bamburgh in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bamburgh over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s shaping up for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I’ve gotta be straight with you – this is a tough stretch. If you’re looking for a classic session, you’re going to be waiting a long time. There’s a massive gap of flat, poor conditions right through the middle of the period. The first real sniff of anything worth paddling for doesn’t show up until late in the game.
Bamburgh is the only spot on the cards, and for the first week and a half, it’s pretty much a write-off. The waves are small, choppy, and blown out. We kick off on Friday the 17th with tiny 2ft to 3ft slop from the NNE with a nasty cross-on breeze. The swell energy is weak (18-49), and it’s just not happening. Saturday the 18th sees a jump in height to 6ft, but the wind is howling cross-on at 19 mph, making it lumpy and ugly. The energy is picking up (285), but the quality is shot.
Sunday the 19th is a bit of a tease. We get a solid 8ft swell from the NNE with a period of 10 seconds, and the energy is pumping (981). That’s a lot of water moving, but it’s still a mess in the morning with a cross-on wind. By Sunday afternoon, the wind swings onshore and lightens up, giving us a “marginal” score. The swell drops to 7ft, and while it’s still got some punch (733), the conditions are questionable. It’s too big for beginners anyway, and the cross-on chop in the morning makes it a real wrestle.
After that, it’s a dead zone. From Monday the 20th all the way through to Saturday the 26th, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves. The swell drops to under 3ft, and the energy is in the pits (below 176 mostly). There’s a morning on the 23rd that’s glassy with a 3ft wave, but it’s weak and ordinary. The wind goes offshore on the 26th, but the swell is just 3ft with a period of 7 seconds – surfable but barely worth the drive.
The standout window, if you want to call it that, is Saturday the 26th and Sunday the 27th. The wind is offshore or cross-off, the surf is clean, but the waves are tiny. Saturday the 26th morning gives us 3ft from the NNE with a light offshore breeze. It’s clean, but the energy is only 75. It’s a longboarder’s special, maybe a fun little fizz, but nothing to get excited about. Sunday the 27th is more of the same: clean, but the swell is down to 1ft and 2ft. The energy is pathetic (14-43).
After that, from the 28th of July through to the 1st of August, the swell just flat-lines. We’re talking 0.3ft to 1ft, with periods so short they’re barely a ripple. The wind is clean offshore at times, but there’s absolutely nothing to ride. The energy is single digits. It’s a total desert.
So, the honest truth? There’s no standout. The best of a bad bunch is the morning of Saturday the 26th of July. It’s clean, the wind is light and offshore, and you might get a few waist-high bumps. If you’re desperate, you could get a wet suit on and a longboard, but don’t expect much. For the rest of the 16 days, you’re better off checking the weather forecast or finding a hobby. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Stay patient, lads. This run will end.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat morning, light winds from the NE by Sun afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 4 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | 49 | 62 | 285 | 271 | 809 | 981 | 733 | 404 | 175 | 98 | 42 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 38 | 75 | 172 | 84 | 50 | 12 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:21AM4.82m | 6:03PM4.41m | 6:07AM4.75m | 6:50PM4.23m | 6:53AM4.56m | 7:36PM4.00m | 7:40AM4.28m | 8:23PM3.77m | 8:30AM3.96m | 9:12PM3.54m | 9:26AM3.64m | 10:07PM3.36m | 10:31AM3.41m | 11:09PM3.26m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:45AM-0.17m | 11:56PM0.60m | 12:30PM-0.03m | 00:39AM0.76m | 1:14PM0.23m | 1:22AM0.95m | 1:58PM0.57m | 2:07AM1.17m | 2:44PM0.93m | 2:57AM1.38m | 3:37PM1.26m | 3:59AM1.54m | 4:42PM1.51m | ||||||||
4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 |
— | — | 62 | — | — | — | 981 | 733 | 404 | 175 | 98 | 42 | 25 | 15 | 14 | 38 | 75 | 172 | 84 | 50 | 12 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 | E 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 4 |
18 | 49 | — | 285 | 271 | 809 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 21 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 380 | 376 | 10 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 39 | 52 | 0 | 62 | 578 | 10 | 607 | 1234 | 132 | 581 | 646 | 10 | 0 | 64 | 171 |
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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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