Bamburgh Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.62° N 1.72° W

Bamburgh Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bamburgh sea temperature is
13.8°C
0.6° 

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


Bamburgh surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 22 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, N swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, NE swell with 139 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s 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 Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period. 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 22nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 22nd Sep)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 24th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Sun morning, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed morning, calm by Wed night).

Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Direction
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WNW
4
0.1
N
9
0.3
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
7
0.6
N
9
0.6
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9
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8
0.5
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8
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NNE
8
1.3
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6
1.1
NE
7
1
NE
7
0.9
NE
8
0.7
NE
7
0.4
NE
7
0.3
NE
6
0.9
SE
6
0.6
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
E
4
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Energy kJ
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27
57
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50
33
21
106
118
94
94
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46
17
9
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Wind (km/h)
40
W
35
WNW
20
W
15
SSW
20
W
10
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
30
NNW
30
N
10
WNW
10
SSE
25
SSE
20
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
10
S
20
SSE
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SSE
20
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
10:37AM2.97m
11:05PM3.04m
12:06PM3.06m
00:21AM3.26m
1:07PM3.29m
1:13AM3.56m
1:50PM3.57m
1:53AM3.87m
2:26PM3.85m
2:27AM4.17m
2:59PM4.11m
3:00AM4.42m
3:30PM4.33m
3:34AM4.61m
Low Tide
4:26PM1.97m
5:36AM1.69m
6:13PM1.84m
6:54AM1.42m
7:11PM1.58m
7:40AM1.08m
7:51PM1.30m
8:16AM0.74m
8:25PM1.01m
8:48AM0.43m
8:58PM0.75m
9:20AM0.18m
9:31PM0.53m
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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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