Bamburgh Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, surfers, Rusty here. Gonna be straight with you: the next couple of weeks are looking lean for Bamburgh. We’ve got a real flat spell on the horizon, so if you’re itching for a wave, you might have to wait it out. There’s a solid block of days with nothing on offer, so don’t get your hopes up for a quick fix.

The run starts off this Friday the 7th with a bit of a tease. We’ve got some small, weak energy pushing in – moderate in the morning at 3ft from the NNE with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy is a weak 102. The wind is offshore and the morning looks clean, but it’s just not enough to get excited about. It’s more of a “check it if you’re desperate” kind of day, not a “call in sick” day.

Then it just dies. From Saturday the 8th through to the following Saturday the 15th, we’re looking at a proper flat spell. Week one is basically a write-off. The swell drops to nothing, and even though there are some clean, offshore mornings, the waves just won’t be there. You’d be better off taking the board off the roof and doing some maintenance.

There’s a brief pulse of energy that shows up on Wednesday the 12th afternoon, with the swell bumping up to 4ft. But it’s short-period, messy stuff from the SE, and the energy (149) is still on the weak side. The wind is cross-offshore, so it might be a bit lumpy, but with that kind of period, it’s not going to be worth the paddle.

The flat spell continues into the middle of the second week. It’s not until the 21st and 22nd that we see a real change. On Friday the 21st, the energy starts to build again, and by Saturday the 22nd, the swell is pushing 5ft from the NNE. The period is a bit better, up to 9-10 seconds, and the energy jumps to a moderate 348-363. This is the standout of the whole outlook. The problem is the wind. It’s cross-onshore from the north, which is going to make it choppy and messy. The water’s also going to be a bit on the cool side, around the average for this time of year.

The swell direction is from the NNE, which is, interestingly, right in line with what the break *wants* to see. That’s usually a good sign for Bamburgh. The size is also right for a more experienced surfer – over comfortable for beginners, but not totally out of control. It might just be a bit of a battle with the onshore wind. If you’re an expert and you’re willing to fight for it, that Saturday the 22nd could be your window. It’s a long-range call, so we’ll have to keep an eye on it, but it’s the most promising thing on the board.

For the week after that, it looks like it drops off again. The 19th and 20th show some strong wind from the north and northeast with a bit of a bump, but it’s all messy and onshore. That setup honestly looks more like it’s for the kite surfers than us paddle guys.

So, to sum it up: don't bother this week. Next weekend, keep an eye on the 22nd. It could be a salvage mission for the experts. Otherwise, it's a rest period.

Rusty, signing off.

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