Bamburgh surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 BST
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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
11.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Bamburgh surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, SE swell with 86 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bamburgh this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Bamburgh in the next 16 days are 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 4th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Wed night, strong winds from the W by Fri morning).

Sun
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
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
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
10
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
7
0.4
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.5
SE
6
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.7
SE
5
0.7
SE
6
0.5
SE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
22
13
10
10
6
17
18
21
19
43
67
60
14
7
1
1
1
21
31
14
Wind (km/h)
15
W
15
WSW
25
S
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
NW
5
W
5
WSW
15
S
20
S
20
SSW
20
S
35
SW
30
WSW
40
W
30
W
15
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
15
S
20
SSW
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:59AM4.05m
4:24PM4.00m
4:35AM4.04m
5:02PM3.92m
5:11AM4.01m
5:41PM3.79m
5:49AM3.95m
6:22PM3.63m
6:28AM3.88m
7:05PM3.48m
7:09AM3.79m
7:53PM3.37m
7:55AM3.70m
Low Tide
9:50PM0.84m
10:09AM0.66m
10:25PM0.88m
10:46AM0.66m
11:00PM0.95m
11:25AM0.70m
11:36PM1.04m
12:05PM0.79m
00:13AM1.16m
12:47PM0.89m
00:53AM1.30m
1:32PM0.99m
1:37AM1.42m
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4:31
4:31
4:30
4:28
4:28
4:26
4:26
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9:36
9:37
9:38
9:39
9:40
9:43
9:44
9:45
3
1
3
3
2
3
1
5
1
1
Temp °C
18
14
14
17
14
14
14
13
14
14
12
13
14
12
13
15
11
14
15
13
16
14
10
11
15
12
13
14
12
12
12
9
9
8
7
5
9
6
8
11
9
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
10
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.5
SE
6
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.8
SE
6
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.3
SE
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.7
SE
6
0.5
SE
5
Energy kJ
17
22
10
10
8
6
7
18
21
19
43
67
60
14
7
4
1
1
1
31
14
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
7
0.2
N
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
ESE
5
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
NNE
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
6
0.1
NW
4
Energy kJ
13
10
4
5
13
2
11
11
5
5
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
2
0.5
SE
4
0.6
SE
5
0.6
SE
5
0.3
W
2
0.6
SE
4
0.4
SSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.6
W
3
0.8
WNW
4
0.5
W
3
0.3
SSE
2
0.7
SE
5
0.2
SSW
2
Energy kJ
1
9
18
17
1
14
3
4
8
19
6
1
21
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
Distance (km)
347
230
289
251
251
323
323
289
347
251
289
289
83
141
187
251
289
323
314
125
349
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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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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