Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bamburgh over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cooking for Bamburgh over the next 16 days.
First up, I’ve got to be straight with you – the forecast is looking pretty bleak for a surf. There’s a big, long stretch of nothing much on offer. We’re looking at over a week of poor surf conditions, with hardly any wave energy to speak of. The water temp is sitting at about 59°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real chance for a paddle comes on Friday, the 28th of August. We’ve got a little pulse of energy swinging in, with a combined energy of 138 (moderate). The swell is from the east at 4ft, with a period of 7 seconds. It’s not gonna win any awards, but the wind goes light and glassy in the afternoon, which is a huge plus. That’s the best window you’ll see for a while – a small, clean wave for the beginners. Expect the crowds to be around sometimes.
After that, it’s back to the doldrums. From Saturday the 29th all the way through to the 9th of September, the swell drops off a cliff. We’re looking at tiny waves, mostly under 2ft, and the energy readings are all in the double digits, which is weak. There’s a lot of offshore wind in that second week, which sounds good, but there’s just no swell to work with. The near-gale force winds on the 7th of September won’t make it any fun either.
Honestly, for this stretch, the only thing worth mentioning is that Friday the 28th of August afternoon. It’s a true standout simply because it’s the only game in town. The surf will be small, around 3ft from the ENE, but with that glassy surface, it’ll be clean and friendly for a beginner session. Don’t expect any barrels or power.
Overall, it’s a long, flat spell. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, the board stays in the car.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 |
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 kJ | 11 | 18 | 34 | 66 | 93 | 86 | 128 | 144 | 173 | 117 | 147 | 91 | 35 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 48 | 56 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 4:38AM4.64m | 5:06PM4.33m | 5:11AM4.63m | 5:39PM4.30m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 10:57AM0.07m | 11:05PM0.49m | 11:29AM0.11m | 11:38PM0.51m | ||||||||
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 | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:04 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 7 | 3 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 13 | 16 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | NE 4 | N 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 5 | SE 7 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 128 | 144 | 173 | 117 | 147 | 91 | 35 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 48 | 56 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 5 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | ESE 7 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ENE 6 | NNE 4 | NNE 8 | N 8 | — | S 6 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 6 | — | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | N 10 | N 9 | N 8 | NE 5 | NE 6 | SE 6 | N 11 | — | — | SE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | W 3 | WSW 3 | SSE 2 | NW 3 | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 |
| kJ | 11 | 18 | 34 | 66 | 93 | 86 | — | — | — | — | 61 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 251 | 251 | 286 | 340 | 419 | 136 | 145 | 255 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 171 | 360 | 299 | 174 | 230 | 349 | 380 | 375 | 68 |
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