Bamburgh surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 30 May 2026 BST
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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
11.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Bamburgh surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SE swell with 47 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with SE 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 Thursday (Jun 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bamburgh in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 4th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 4th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 4th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, calm by Fri morning).

Sat
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
13
0.2
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.3
N
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.8
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.2
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
3
9
17
22
19
10
10
10
11
24
33
20
42
17
30
6
6
1
1
1
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
SSW
25
W
15
W
20
WSW
10
S
20
SSE
15
S
10
SW
10
W
20
WSW
20
S
25
S
20
SSW
30
SW
30
WSW
20
SW
0
WSW
5
ENE
30
W
30
W
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:23AM4.03m
3:45PM4.03m
3:59AM4.05m
4:24PM4.00m
4:35AM4.04m
5:02PM3.92m
5:11AM4.01m
5:41PM3.79m
5:49AM3.95m
6:22PM3.63m
6:28AM3.88m
7:05PM3.48m
7:09AM3.79m
Low Tide
9:15PM0.83m
9:33AM0.72m
9:50PM0.84m
10:09AM0.66m
10:25PM0.88m
10:46AM0.66m
11:00PM0.95m
11:25AM0.70m
11:36PM1.04m
12:05PM0.79m
00:13AM1.16m
12:47PM0.89m
00:53AM1.30m
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4:33
4:31
4:31
4:30
4:28
4:28
4:26
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9:35
9:36
9:37
9:38
9:39
9:40
9:43
9:44
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1
2
7
1
1
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
18
15
17
17
14
15
15
14
16
16
14
14
15
12
14
14
12
13
14
13
15
15
14
12
13
10
13
12
12
15
14
11
10
11
9
7
8
7
13
13
8
9
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
N
11
0.3
N
10
0.4
N
8
0.4
N
8
0.3
N
8
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.8
SE
6
0.5
SE
6
0.6
SE
7
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
NW
4
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
9
17
22
19
10
7
6
11
24
33
20
42
17
30
3
6
1
1
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
13
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.3
N
9
0.3
N
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
NNE
7
0.4
SE
6
0.2
ESE
5
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
3
1
1
13
10
10
10
11
2
19
12
11
6
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
2
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
3
0.4
W
3
0.3
SE
4
0.6
SE
4
0.2
SSW
3
0.6
SE
4
0.4
SW
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.5
WSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.6
W
3
0.3
W
2
0.4
S
3
Energy kJ
1
2
2
16
1
14
2
5
6
4
7
1
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Distance (km)
349
251
356
350
230
286
321
251
289
230
228
299
289
0
350
253
170
251
251
340
289
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
4
2
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
6
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
8
5
5
7
9
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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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