Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 73 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period with N 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 (Jul 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bamburgh over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, and I’m not gonna sugarcoat it – the surf outlook for the next couple of weeks is a tough one. There’s a whole lot of flat, small stuff before we get anything worth paddling for. The first real chance doesn’t come until well into August, so get ready for a long wait.
Overall, through the end of July and into early August, the swell is tiny. We’re looking at waves from 0.3ft to 2ft out of the north or northeast, with periods under 9 seconds. The combined energy is mostly in the single or low double digits, like 1 (weak) or 30 (weak). The wind is often clean, but there’s just no power behind it. The water temp is about 58°F, which is normal for the season, so you’ll be fine in a wetsuit, but you’ll be doing more sitting than surfing.
Then, on Sunday, August 2nd, we get a bump. The swell jumps to 4ft to 5ft from the east-southeast, with a period of 7 seconds, and the combined energy hits 226 (moderate). That’s the most energy we’ll see. The wind is cross-off from the south at 12 mph, keeping things clean. This is the best window, but the swell direction is a bit off for Bamburgh’s ideal (northeast), and the short period means the waves will be a bit soft and fat. Still, it’s the only real show in town.
After that, it drops back to almost nothing. The 3rd and 4th of August have some offshore winds, but the swell is back to 1ft to 2ft – basically knee-high. The combined energy is weak, around 31 to 76. There’s a small window on Saturday, August 8th, with a 3ft southeast swell, 7-second period, and light cross-off winds, but the energy is only 74 (weak). It’s rideable, but nothing special.
The clear standout is the morning of Sunday, August 2nd. You’ll get 5ft swell from the east-southeast, with a clean cross-off wind from the south at 12 mph. The combined energy is 226 (moderate). It’s not a classic day, but it’s the only time the swell gets over 3ft with decent wind. Everything else is a waiting game.
For most of this period, Bamburgh (a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent spot) is just too small. The direction is often from the north, which is fine, but the size and period aren’t there. The combined energy never gets into the good range. It’s a dry spell, but the forecast can always change, so don’t lose hope.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 9 | NNE 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 7 | N 9 | NNE 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 18 | 43 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 47 | 25 | 25 | 34 | 21 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:49PM3.33m | 1:15AM3.39m | 1:48PM3.46m | 2:06AM3.59m | 2:37PM3.62m | 2:50AM3.82m | 3:18PM3.77m | 3:28AM4.04m | 3:56PM3.90m | 4:03AM4.24m | 4:31PM3.99m | 4:36AM4.38m | 5:05PM4.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:08PM1.54m | 7:38AM1.36m | 8:01PM1.39m | 8:27AM1.13m | 8:43PM1.21m | 9:08AM0.89m | 9:20PM1.03m | 9:45AM0.66m | 9:54PM0.88m | 10:21AM0.48m | 10:26PM0.78m | 10:54AM0.35m | 10:59PM0.73m | ||||||||
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 | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:15 |
mm | — | — | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 10 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 9 | NNE 9 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 5 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 18 | 43 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 13 | 47 | 25 | 15 | 34 | 21 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 9 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | E 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | WNW 4 | W 3 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 3 | — | WNW 2 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 1 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 656 | 656 | 289 | 340 | 432 | 431 | 139 | 139 | 132 | 10 | 171 | 132 | 228 | 307 | 68 | 10 | 10 | 174 | 286 | 251 | 251 |
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