Bamburgh Surf Break

Bamburgh Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.62° N 1.72° W

Issued: 6 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bamburgh sea temperature is
11.9° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Bamburgh surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SE swell with 77 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SE 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 Tuesday (Jun 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m 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 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SSE by Thu night).

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
10
0.6
SE
3
0.7
SE
4
0.8
SE
5
0.6
ESE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
N
7
0.6
SE
4
1.1
SE
4
1.1
SE
5
1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
E
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
2
7
17
41
17
12
10
6
2
1
11
45
49
72
64
34
18
9
5
2
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
10
SSE
20
SSE
25
SE
15
S
10
S
0
WNW
15
WSW
5
N
10
E
15
SSE
20
SE
25
SE
30
SSE
20
SSE
30
SW
10
S
15
SW
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
9:10PM3.70m
9:12AM3.94m
10:07PM3.56m
10:13AM3.74m
11:05PM3.50m
11:16AM3.61m
00:00AM3.50m
12:17PM3.56m
00:51AM3.55m
1:13PM3.59m
1:39AM3.63m
2:04PM3.67m
2:23AM3.74m
Low Tide
2:53AM1.36m
3:39PM0.84m
3:56AM1.48m
4:41PM1.05m
5:04AM1.52m
5:43PM1.19m
6:10AM1.46m
6:41PM1.25m
7:08AM1.33m
7:32PM1.23m
7:56AM1.18m
8:17PM1.17m
8:39AM1.02m
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4:22
4:22
4:22
4:24
4:24
4:24
4:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:53
9:53
9:53
9:53
9:53
9:53
9:53
9:53
 mm
5
Temp °C
15
15
16
18
19
24
24
22
20
19
19
20
18
16
25
23
19
19
21
13
14
Feels °C
11
13
12
13
20
25
26
22
20
18
18
19
14
13
23
19
18
18
19
11
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
10
0.6
ESE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.7
ESE
6
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
E
5
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
2
17
12
10
6
2
1
1
1
1
72
64
34
18
9
5
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
SE
4
Energy kJ
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
3
0.6
SE
3
0.7
SE
4
0.8
SE
5
0.6
SE
4
1.1
SE
4
1.1
SE
5
0.5
SW
3
0.3
SSW
3
Energy kJ
1
7
17
41
11
45
49
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
321
286
347
347
347
351
840
356
351
394
338
251
323
136
24
68
171
153
338
323
336
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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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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