
Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, N swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s period, N swell with 57 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 8s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bamburgh in the next 16 days are 0.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bamburgh over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Bamburgh over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, the next ten days or so are looking pretty grim for a paddle. There’s a real dry spell with almost nothing to get excited about. We’re seeing a long gap from now until the 5th of August where the surf is just too small or messy to bother with. The wind is all over the place and the swell is barely a whisper. It’s one of those periods where you’d be better off doing something else.
Then, things start to show a little bit of life around the 5th of August. Wednesday morning, the 5th, we get a tiny pulse of 1ft from the NNE with a period of 11 seconds, but it’s still weak with only 40 combined energy and the conditions are just ordinary. It’s not until Wednesday afternoon that we see a flicker of hope – still small at 2ft from the NNE, but the period is a nice 10 seconds and the wind goes light, making it look clean. The combined energy is still low at 68, so it’s not a proper session, but at least it’s surfable.
The real standout, the only one worth marking on the calendar, is Thursday the 6th of August. The morning session is where it’s at. We’ve got 2ft of swell from the NNE, a 10-second period, and the wind is absolutely glassy, dead calm. The combined energy (127) is moderate, which is the best we’ll see all forecast. This is a proper clean, glassy morning with tiny, clean waves. It’s a beginner’s dream at Bamburgh, but don’t expect any power. The water temperature is nothing unusual for this time of year, so it’s about average. The afternoon gets ruined by a cross-shore wind, so get in early.
So, to sum it up: there’s a whole lot of nothing until the 5th, then a very brief, very small window of clean, glassy surf on the morning of the 6th. That’s the pick of the bunch, but it’s a tiny one. After that, it looks like it fades back out.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, strong winds from the WSW by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 4 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 4 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
32 | 33 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 52 | 57 | 29 | 25 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 15 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:31AM3.41m | 11:09PM3.26m | 11:41AM3.30m | 00:15AM3.28m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:42PM1.51m | 5:16AM1.61m | 5:59PM1.60m | 6:35AM1.54m | 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 | ||||||||
4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | 5:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 4 | N 7 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | N 9 | SE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 4 |
32 | 33 | 26 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 28 | 52 | 57 | 29 | 25 | 15 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 23 | 15 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 4 | — | N 8 | N 5 | — | N 7 | N 8 | — | — | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 6 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 |
— | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 10 | 20 | 17 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | N 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 | WSW 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 1 | — | 2 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 124 | 578 | 171 | 1370 | 960 | 665 | 656 | 656 | 251 | 321 | 14 | 0 | 68 | 64 | 132 | 239 | 289 | 139 | 251 | 251 | 299 |
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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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