
Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, E swell with 276 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with NNE 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bamburgh in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Aug 07) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bamburgh over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Bamburgh.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next week and a half is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions with no real options.
We start off on Friday the 31st of July. There’s a tiny 1.0 ft swell from the north, with a short period of 8 seconds. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but the wave energy is barely a whisper at 12. It’s just not enough to get excited about. Honestly, this is a flat spell.
Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of August are even worse, with swell dropping to 0.7 ft. The wind gets strong on Saturday, hitting 30 km/h (19 mph) from the west, which is a cross-off, but there’s nothing to ride. The energy is at 7 or 8. It’s a write-off.
The following week, from Monday the 3rd through to Thursday the 6th, we see a bit more size, but the quality is terrible. The swell builds to 5 ft by Tuesday the 4th, with a combined energy of 291, but it’s coming from the east with a period of just 5-7 seconds. The wind is cross-on or onshore, making it choppy and messy. This is a classic case of "more water, less shape." It’s not surfable for a beginner, and it’s not fun for anyone else.
We finally get a glimpse of something on Friday the 7th of August. The morning brings a glassy, clean 3 ft swell from the north-northeast. The wind is dead calm, glassy. The energy is still low at 89. It’s surfable, but “very ordinary” is the word. If you’re desperate, you could get a few soft ones, but it’s not a standout.
Saturday the 8th of August morning is similar – glassy, 4 ft swell from the east-southeast with a short period. The energy is 77. It’s clean, but the swell is weak and short-period. It’s a slight improvement.
Now, here’s the only real standout in the whole forecast. Come Tuesday the 11th of August, we see a pulse of energy. The afternoon shows a 6 ft north swell with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 798 – that’s a solid, moderate push. The wind is cross-off from the south-southeast, which should keep it clean. This is the best on offer, but it’s a long way out, so don’t bank on it. It’s a promising but less certain call. The 6 ft is getting into the territory where it’s too big for beginners, but it’s a fun size for an intermediate surfer.
Wednesday the 12th of August keeps it going with a 4 ft north-northeast swell, with offshore winds from the southwest. The energy is 176. It’s clean, but the wave energy is weaker. It’s a follow-up day that could be worth a look if the Tuesday delivers.
After that, from Thursday the 13th of August onwards, the size drops back down to under 3 ft, and the winds turn cross-off again, but the energy is too low. The run fizzles out.
So, to sum it up: a long, dry spell until the 11th and 12th of August. That’s your best shot. The water temperature is 59°F, which is about normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Keep your eyes on that Tuesday the 11th. It’s the only time the numbers line up for a decent session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sat morning, calm by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | ||||||||||||||
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) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 10 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | E 5 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
12 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 45 | 247 | 267 | 239 | 158 | 175 | 190 | 63 | 14 | 18 | 62 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | off |
High Tide | 5:05PM4.04m | 5:08AM4.45m | 5:38PM4.05m | 5:40AM4.44m | 6:11PM4.02m | 6:14AM4.37m | 6:47PM3.96m | 6:51AM4.23m | 7:26PM3.84m | 7:34AM4.05m | 8:12PM3.69m | 8:27AM3.83m | 9:10PM3.53m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:59PM0.73m | 11:27AM0.29m | 11:32PM0.73m | 12:00PM0.31m | 00:05AM0.77m | 12:34PM0.39m | 00:41AM0.87m | 1:11PM0.54m | 1:21AM0.99m | 1:53PM0.75m | 2:07AM1.15m | 2:44PM1.00m | 3:06AM1.31m | |||||||
— | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | |
— | 9:15 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 13 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 10 | NNE 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 7 |
12 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 157 | 267 | 239 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 62 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 10 | N 7 | — | N 8 | N 8 | E 3 | — | — | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | S 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | E 4 |
— | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 15 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 1 | 11 | 18 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | NE 6 | S 5 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | E 4 | E 5 | ESE 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — |
— | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 10 | 45 | 247 | — | — | 158 | 175 | 190 | 63 | 10 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 347 | 350 | 662 | 662 | 344 | 255 | 286 | 230 | 321 | 347 | 349 | 349 | 70 | 125 | 43 | 108 | 139 | 376 | 650 | 0 |
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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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