Bamburgh Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, I’ve gotta be straight with you – it’s been a tough stretch here at Bamburgh. Looking at the whole 16-day window, there’s just no good surf on offer. The first recommendation doesn’t pop up until the 17th of August, and honestly, even then it’s a struggle. We’ve got a run of tiny, weak, messy conditions that just aren’t going to get you excited.

Let’s start from the top. On Monday the 17th, we’re looking at a tiny 0.7 ft swell from the north, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 4 (weak energy), and the wind is onshore or cross-shore, making it poor. Water temperature is sitting at 59°, which is about average for the time of year here – nothing unusual.

Tuesday the 18th is more of the same – still 0.7 ft, winds are cross-off which cleans things up, but the swell is just too small. Wednesday the 19th nudges up to 2 ft from the north-northeast, period still short at 8 seconds, energy only 45 (weak), but with a cross-off wind in the morning, it’s clean. But that’s about it – still not rideable.

Thursday the 20th sees a jump in size – 7 ft from the north, period 7 seconds, energy hits 439 (moderate). That’s a bit of a pulse, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore, making it lumpy and choppy. For a beach break like Bamburgh, that’s more of a kite-surfing setup than a paddle-surfing one. The swell is too big for beginners, and the conditions are messy. Friday the 21st is similar, with 5 ft to 5 ft and still cross-onshore.

Saturday the 22nd drops to 4 ft, cross-shore winds, and the energy is down to 187 (moderate). Still not great. Sunday the 23rd has a tiny 4 ft with a short period of 6 seconds, energy 101 (moderate), and cross-off wind in the morning cleaning it up, but it’s just not enough.

From the 24th of August onward, the swell really fades. We’ve got days of 2 ft, 2 ft, 1 ft, and even 1.0 ft with periods barely cracking 7 seconds. The energy drops into the weak range – single and double digits. There’s a glassy moment on the morning of Tuesday the 25th with 1 ft and glassy conditions, but it’s too small. Wednesday the 26th morning has a gentle offshore wind and 1 ft – clean but tiny.

The 27th and 28th see a slight uptick – 3 ft to 4 ft, period still short, energy moderate at 173 to 194, but winds are variable. Still not good enough to call it a session.

The last few days of August and into September 1st are all small, weak, and mostly clean but not rideable. The final entry on September 1st has a laughable 0.3 ft.

Look, Bamburgh is a fairly consistent spot, but this 16-day window is a blank one. The good news is it tends not to stay poor for long around here, and forecasts can change. But for now, keep your board in the car and wait for a better pulse.

Rusty.

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