
Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with 60 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bamburgh this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Bamburgh in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 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 the Bamburgh stretch over the next couple of weeks.
Well, I’ll be honest with you, it’s a pretty grim start. We’re looking at a long stretch of flat, poor conditions with nothing worth getting wet for. From Wednesday 22nd July right through to the end of the month, it’s mostly tiny, weak swell with messy onshore or cross-shore winds. The waves are too small to ride, and the energy is just not there. You’ll be staring at a lake most days. There’s a real gap here with no surf to speak of for over a week.
The first time we see a flicker of life is on Sunday, 2nd August. The early morning shows a bit of a pulse with a 4ft swell pushing in from the east-southeast, giving us a combined energy reading of 161 (moderate). The wind is a light cross-offshore from the south-southeast, and the reports say clean. Now, this is a long period swell? No, only 6 seconds, so it’s weak windswell, not a groundswell. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The afternoon drops off again with onshore wind, so if you’re desperate, hit it early Sunday morning. It’s tiny, so beginners won’t be in trouble, but it’s nothing to get excited about.
After that, conditions drop back to poor again until Wednesday, 5th August. The Wednesday morning shows a 2ft swell from the north with a period of 10 seconds, which is a proper groundswell. The wind is light and cross-off from the south-southeast, keeping it clean. The combined energy is 73, which is still on the weak side. It’s another “surfable but very ordinary” call. The afternoon sees the period stretch to 11 seconds, but the swell is still tiny.
Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The best on offer is that Sunday 2nd August morning, purely because it has the biggest swell size (4ft) and the cleanest conditions of the whole period. But even then, it’s not a classic. The combination of weak energy and short period means the waves will be lumpy and lack power. The water temperature is sitting at 57°F, which is bang on average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
For the rest of the second week, it’s more of the same: tiny, weak, and mostly clean but with no power. It’s a pretty blank run for Bamburgh, and unfortunately, that’s the way it goes sometimes.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the W by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 9 | SE 4 | N 8 | N 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
131 | 60 | 44 | 44 | 49 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 10:07PM3.36m | 10:31AM3.41m | 11:09PM3.26m | 11:41AM3.30m | 00:15AM3.28m | 12:49PM3.33m | 1:15AM3.39m | 1:48PM3.46m | 2:06AM3.59m | 2:37PM3.62m | 2:50AM3.82m | 3:18PM3.77m | 3:28AM4.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:37PM1.26m | 3:59AM1.54m | 4:42PM1.51m | 5:16AM1.61m | 5:59PM1.60m | 6:35AM1.54m | 7:08PM1.54m | 7:38AM1.36m | 8:01PM1.39m | 8:27AM1.13m | 8:43PM1.21m | 9:08AM0.89m | 9:20PM1.03m | ||||||||
4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 5:01 | — | — | 5:03 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 9 | SE 4 | SSE 4 | SE 4 |
131 | 60 | 44 | 44 | 49 | 27 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | N 9 | WNW 4 | N 10 | — | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 4 | WSW 3 | W 3 | NNE 3 | — | WNW 2 | WNW 4 | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 11 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 374 | 68 | 68 | 145 | 152 | 473 | 1422 | 314 | 340 | 656 | 340 | 340 | 340 | 465 | 132 | 230 | 314 | 314 | 675 | 299 |
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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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