Bamburgh surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 20 Mar 2026 GMT
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Bamburgh surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bamburgh sea temperature is
7.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bamburgh in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 26th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 26th Mar)8ft (2.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 26th Mar)13ft (4.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sat morning, min 4°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue morning, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.3
N
0.4
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
1.1
NW
1.9
N
3.5
N
4
N
3
N
2
NNE
1.9
NNE
1.8
NNE
Period(s) (?)1012111816161917813121211561214991212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8119655282463246249632823740701715426031053923
Wind
(km/h)
10
WSW
10
W
15
SE
15
SW
10
SW
25
W
20
W
20
W
20
SW
35
SW
45
WSW
50
W
60
W
40
WNW
40
NNW
40
NW
45
NW
30
NNW
20
W
25
WSW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
crossoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:59AM
4.62
4:09PM
4.85
4:36AM
4.54
4:51PM
4.70
5:15AM
4.34
5:37PM
4.43
5:59AM
4.06
6:30PM
4.06
6:53AM
3.75
7:38PM
3.68
8:03AM
3.48
9:07PM
3.43
9:33AM
3.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:50PM
-0.17
10:02AM
0.22
10:26PM
-0.06
10:40AM
0.26
11:05PM
0.20
11:20AM
0.40
11:48PM
0.57
12:06PM
0.65
12:37AM
0.99
1:02PM
0.95
1:40AM
1.41
2:21PM
1.22
3:14AM
1.68
4:12PM
1.25
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
Sunrise-6:07--6:05--6:01--6:00--5:56--5:54--5:52-
Sunset--6:21--6:22--6:24--6:27--6:29--6:30--6:32
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
Rain (mm)
----2-------------33-
Temp. °C11121211101267910118567457687
Feels °C (?)7108767-12312-4-9-3-3-6-62133
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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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