Bamburgh Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.62° N 1.72° W

Bamburgh Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bamburgh sea temperature is
15.1°C
0.7° 

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


Bamburgh surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, N swell with 160 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 (Aug 31) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 31st Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 5th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Yo, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s cookin’ for the Bamburgh (England) region over the next couple of weeks.

Alright, if you’re a surfer in this neck of the woods, I gotta be straight with you – it’s looking pretty bleak for a good while. The next week and a half is basically a write-off for any kind of decent surf. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak, and conditions are just sad. We’re looking at a huge gap with nothing to recommend until we get into the second week of September.

After that long dry spell, things finally start to perk up around the 8th and 9th of September, but with some serious caveats. The standout for the whole forecast is going to be the afternoon of Tuesday, the 8th of September. We’ve got a moderate 5 feet swell rolling in from the north, with a decent period of 13 seconds – that’s real groundswell, bringing some proper shape. The combined energy is solid at 737, so you’ll feel the push. The wind is coming from the WNW as a clean cross-off breeze. You won’t find better conditions in this window, with “expect very good surf conditions” noted. This is the one to circle on your calendar, even if it is a week away.

The following morning, Wednesday the 9th, still has a bit of size at 6 feet from the NNE, but that’s getting up there in height and paired with a strong cross-shore wind, so it’ll be lumpy. The orientation at Bamburgh might not be the best for a steep north swell like that, so it could be a bit fat and walled up. Later, on the 12th and 13th, we see some more swell, like a 5 feet wave on the 12th afternoon and 4 feet on the 13th, with offshore winds. But the ratings on those are still ‘marginal’, so the quality is questionable and definitely not the main event.

So, the plan is simple: save your energy for the 8th of September. Get on it, because before that, there’s nothing doing, and after that afternoon window, the wind gets messy and the swell drops again. It’s been a quiet run, but that Tuesday arvo has a pulse.

- Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the WSW by Thu night).

Saturday
29
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Tuesday
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Energy kJ
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43
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Wind (km/h)
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15
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NW
5
S
15
SE
5
WNW
20
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25
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20
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35
SW
35
WSW
10
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25
SSE
20
SSW
25
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30
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High Tide
4:35PM4.28m
4:38AM4.64m
5:06PM4.33m
5:11AM4.63m
5:39PM4.30m
5:46AM4.54m
6:14PM4.18m
6:25AM4.36m
6:53PM3.99m
7:10AM4.10m
7:39PM3.75m
8:07AM3.79m
8:41PM3.50m
Low Tide
10:25AM0.13m
10:32PM0.53m
10:57AM0.07m
11:05PM0.49m
11:29AM0.11m
11:38PM0.51m
12:04PM0.26m
00:14AM0.61m
12:41PM0.50m
00:54AM0.79m
1:24PM0.82m
1:42AM1.02m
2:18PM1.17m
2:46AM1.25m
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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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