Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 7s period, N swell with 507 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 9 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bamburgh in the next 16 days are 2.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 9th Sep) | 7ft (2.2m) 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.
To be straight with you, the next 16 days are a tough watch. There’s a proper barren spell right through the first week. From Tuesday the 8th right through to Saturday the 19th of September, every single session is rated as poor surf conditions. We’re talking about a solid 11-day gap where you’d be better off doing just about anything else. The waves are tiny, the wind is often howling, and there’s just no energy in the water. That first proper sign of life doesn’t show up until the afternoon of Saturday the 19th.
Now, the one bright spot – and it’s a faint one – lands on the 19th of September. Saturday afternoon sees a bit of a pulse. The swell bumps up to 2ft from the NNE, with a period of 11 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which is a good sign for shape, but it’s going to be breaking pretty straight at Bamburgh, so don’t expect any barrels. The combined energy is a moderate 128, which is at least something to push you around. The wind is a gentle breeze from the west, keeping it clean. It’s only just surfable, but after that long drought, it’s the best we’ve got. The water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is pretty standard for this time of year, nothing unusual.
Beyond that, Sunday the 20th has a tiny 2ft glassy morning, but it’s small and weak. The following Monday the 21st has a bit of offshore wind, but again, the swell is almost non-existent. Honestly, there’s no standout session here. The only option is that Saturday afternoon, and even then, it’s a marginal one. For the rest of the run, the beach is flat or messy. If you’re a beginner, the 2ft on Saturday is fine, but it’s not much to write home about.
Keep an eye on the charts, though. It tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Tue night, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Sat morning, light winds from the NW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNW 6 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | N 8 | NW 4 | N 6 | N 11 | SSE 5 | SE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | N 12 |
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 kJ | 6 | 1 | 205 | 367 | 108 | 39 | 23 | 17 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 32 | 24 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:34PM3.88m | 1:44AM4.12m | 2:27PM4.18m | 2:32AM4.48m | 3:11PM4.41m | 3:15AM4.74m | 3:51PM4.55m | 3:56AM4.87m | 4:28PM4.58m | 4:34AM4.87m | 5:03PM4.51m | 5:12AM4.73m | 5:37PM4.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:47PM1.08m | 8:16AM0.39m | 8:34PM0.80m | 9:00AM0.06m | 9:15PM0.57m | 9:40AM-0.14m | 9:52PM0.41m | 10:17AM-0.19m | 10:27PM0.33m | 10:51AM-0.09m | 11:01PM0.35m | 11:25AM0.14m | 11:34PM0.45m | ||||||||
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 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — |
 | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:40 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:36 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 9 | 8 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | — | — | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | SE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | — | SE 4 | N 12 |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | 264 | 108 | 39 | 23 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | 32 | 24 | 3 | — | 2 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 9 | N 8 | SE 5 | SE 5 | N 11 | — | N 9 | SE 5 | N 15 | N 14 | N 13 | N 12 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 25 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | N 14 | N 15 | — | NE 4 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | W 4 | NNW 6 | N 7 | — | — | S 3 | SSE 4 | — | WNW 4 | NW 4 | — | SSE 3 | SSE 5 | NW 3 | — | SE 5 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 | SW 3 | SSW 3 |
| kJ | 12 | 15 | 205 | 367 | — | — | 2 | 13 | — | 15 | 3 | — | 5 | 21 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 480 | 562 | 833 | 314 | 0 | 68 | 349 | 239 | 170 | 476 | 360 | 299 | 351 | 314 | 174 | 310 | 251 | 289 | 230 | 230 | 356 |
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