Bamburgh surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 28 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
7.2° 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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 19s. 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 0.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 31st Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 31st Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 30th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sun morning, light winds from the WSW by Mon night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 13°C on Tue morning, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed morning, strong winds from the W by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.7
N
0.4
NNE
0.2
N
1.2
NW
0.8
N
0.5
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.9
NNE
1.1
NE
0.8
NE
0.5
NE
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.2
N
0.4
SE
Period(s) (?)1010109810589887656661613126
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)63333779249778938494928143772431619141212
Wind
(km/h)
45
WNW
40
WNW
25
W
35
SW
45
W
40
W
40
WNW
40
WNW
25
W
15
W
25
W
20
WSW
20
NNE
15
NNE
25
NE
35
SE
25
SW
40
WNW
35
WNW
15
NW
25
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
ononcrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:58AM
3.55
11:58PM
3.63
12:05PM
3.84
12:54AM
3.89
12:57PM
4.15
1:38AM
4.13
1:40PM
4.39
2:15AM
4.31
2:19PM
4.56
2:49AM
4.41
2:55PM
4.62
3:21AM
4.43
3:30PM
4.59
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
1.00
6:14AM
1.39
6:43PM
0.66
7:04AM
1.11
7:28PM
0.38
7:44AM
0.86
8:06PM
0.19
8:18AM
0.65
8:40PM
0.11
8:51AM
0.50
9:11PM
0.12
9:21AM
0.42
9:41PM
0.23
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Sunrise5:48--5:47--5:43--5:41--5:39--5:35--5:33--
Sunset-6:35--6:37--6:38--6:40--6:43--6:45--6:46-
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clear
clear
part cloud
clear
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clear
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heavy rain
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C7757105898131311544674788
Feels °C (?)-4-3-4-50-5-2-16886-1-1-3-11-6032
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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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