Bamburgh surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 13 Mar 2026 GMT
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Bamburgh surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bamburgh sea temperature is
7.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Wednesday (Mar 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bamburgh in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 18th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 18th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Wed 18th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Fri afternoon, min 3°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Mon morning, calm by Wed afternoon).

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SE
0.5
SE
0.3
SE
0.1
N
0.1
S
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.3
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.5
SE
0.2
NNE
1.2
SE
1.2
SE
0.9
SE
0.6
SE
0.4
ESE
0.4
ESE
0.3
ESE
0.2
N
Period(s) (?)987116121515141313611777655513
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)73317203942735635181212413579311111514
Wind
(km/h)
45
WSW
25
WSW
25
W
25
W
25
W
20
WSW
30
SSW
30
W
30
WSW
40
WSW
30
SW
20
SSW
35
SSW
35
SSW
25
SSW
15
SSW
10
WSW
5
NW
5
NNW
10
ENE
5
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:19AM
2.99
11:18PM
3.02
11:38AM
3.22
12:22AM
3.27
12:30PM
3.55
1:07AM
3.58
1:10PM
3.90
1:44AM
3.90
1:46PM
4.24
2:18AM
4.19
2:20PM
4.53
2:51AM
4.43
2:55PM
4.75
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:47PM
1.75
5:28AM
1.84
6:10PM
1.46
6:27AM
1.56
6:57PM
1.09
7:08AM
1.25
7:33PM
0.70
7:44AM
0.95
8:07PM
0.34
8:18AM
0.67
8:41PM
0.05
8:52AM
0.45
9:15PM
-0.13
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise6:28--6:26--6:22--6:20--6:18--6:15--6:13--
Sunset-6:05--6:07--6:08--6:10--6:13--6:15--6:16-
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
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part cloud
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C7858847747710111211111211988
Feels °C (?)-21-212-200-4-205345688655
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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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