Bamburgh Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.62° N 1.72° W

Bamburgh Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 22 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bamburgh sea temperature is
15.0°C
0.3° 

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


Bamburgh surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 207 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Right then, folks, let’s take a look at what’s cookin’ for Bamburgh. Gotta be straight with you, it’s a bit of a slow burner this time around. The first week and a half is pretty grim, with a whole lot of tiny, choppy crud and onshore winds. We’re looking at a real dry spell from the 22nd of August right through until the start of September. There’s a few mornings where the wind is clean, but the swell is just too small to do anything with, barely a ripple. You’ll be watching the horizon more than riding it.

The water temp is sitting right around 59°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no need for a thicker wetsuit just yet.

Then, finally, things start to look up. We get a pulse of new energy arriving on the 3rd of September. That Thursday morning is the only real standout in the whole 16-day window. The combined energy of the swells is a solid 389 (moderate), with a 5ft swell from the NNE. The key here is the wind: a clean, moderate offshore from the SW. That’s going to groom the faces nicely. For a beginner-friendly break like Bamburgh, 5ft is getting up there, but with that offshore wind, it should be pretty workable. The period is 9 seconds, which is a decent little wind swell, offering some fun, punchy waves. The morning is the call, as the afternoon session gets a bit more marginal. After that, the swell drops off again and the wind swings onshore, so it’s a one-day window. Grab it if you can.

So, to sum it up: a lot of waiting, but a golden morning on the 3rd of September. Keep your eyes peeled, things can change fast.

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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
336
207
153
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29
19
15
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107
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186
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:42PM3.09m
12:30PM3.15m
00:53AM3.28m
1:33PM3.34m
1:46AM3.56m
2:19PM3.57m
2:27AM3.86m
2:58PM3.80m
3:02AM4.14m
3:32PM4.00m
3:35AM4.38m
4:04PM4.17m
Low Tide
5:16PM1.85m
6:08AM1.67m
6:48PM1.73m
7:23AM1.43m
7:43PM1.50m
8:11AM1.13m
8:23PM1.25m
8:48AM0.81m
8:57PM1.01m
9:22AM0.52m
9:29PM0.80m
9:54AM0.29m
10:01PM0.64m
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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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