
Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, N swell with 579 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1PM (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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM. 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 cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bamburgh in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 19th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bamburgh over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s heading our way.
Honestly, it’s a pretty bleak run on the whole. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy surf ahead, with only a couple of windows that might get the heart beating a little. The water temp is sitting at 58°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year – no surprises there.
The pattern starts off flat and stays that way for the first week. From Wednesday the 12th right through to Monday the 17th, we’re looking at tiny, weak swells. The odd wave might be ridable, but conditions are ordinary. Wednesday morning has a 3ft swell from the SE, but that period is a short 6 seconds and the wind is cross-off. The combined energy is just 91 (weak). That’s not doing anyone any favours. Thursday and Friday are even smaller.
Saturday the 15th is a real dud – we’re talking 0.7ft swell from the north with glassy conditions in the morning, but there’s just no energy behind it. There’s a stretch of several days here where you’re better off leaving the board in the car. The only flicker of life comes on Monday the 17th morning, with a 3ft, 7-second swell from the NNE and light cross-off wind, and a combined energy of 62. It’s surfable, but ordinary.
Now, the standout – and I mean the only real standout in this whole 16-day outlook – is Wednesday the 19th afternoon at Bamburgh. We get a jump up to a 7ft swell from the north, with a 9-second period. The combined energy hits 783 (moderate to strong). That’s the biggest energy we see by a long shot. The wind is cross-on from the NNW at 9 mph, which keeps it a bit choppy, but that’s a lot of water moving. At 7ft, this is getting into expert territory – not one for the beginners. The swell direction is north, and the guidance says optimum swell is from the NE, so it’s a bit off, but still the best we get. Then Thursday the 20th morning holds onto a 7ft swell from the NNE with a 12 mph cross-off wind and combined energy of 547 – that’s solid, clean surf, but again, big enough for experienced surfers only. It could be worth a look, but the wind is a bit on the stronger side.
After that, it fades fast. Friday the 21st morning drops to 4ft with light wind – clean, but ordinary. Then from late Friday right through to the end of the outlook on Thursday the 27th, it’s back to tiny, weak, and mostly onshore or cross-on conditions. There’s a run of days from the 22nd to the 27th where the swell barely gets above 3ft, with wind howling from the north and east, making it a mess. Honestly, that stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing – especially with the strong to near gale winds on the 24th and 25th.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a write-off. The only real moment to get excited about is the 19th afternoon and the 20th morning, when that north-northeast swell bumps up. After that, it’s back to the waiting game. But don’t lose hope – the area can turn around fast.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | 38 | 51 | 33 | 13 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 25 | 77 | 66 | 62 | 59 | 50 | 38 | 37 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:26PM4.40m | 3:34AM4.70m | 4:12PM4.54m | 4:18AM4.89m | 4:55PM4.57m | 5:00AM4.93m | 5:36PM4.49m | 5:41AM4.83m | 6:15PM4.32m | 6:21AM4.59m | 6:53PM4.09m | 7:03AM4.26m | 7:32PM3.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.57m | 10:00AM-0.13m | 10:13PM0.44m | 10:42AM-0.26m | 10:52PM0.40m | 11:21AM-0.22m | 11:30PM0.45m | 11:59AM-0.03m | 00:07AM0.57m | 12:36PM0.29m | 00:44AM0.76m | 1:12PM0.67m | 1:22AM1.00m | ||||||||
5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 4 | NNE 4 | N 9 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
60 | 38 | 51 | 33 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 66 | 62 | 59 | 50 | 38 | 37 | 23 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | N 11 | N 10 | N 11 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NE 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 |
31 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 21 | 17 | 6 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 27 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 12 | N 11 | N 12 | SE 5 | E 4 | ESE 4 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 4 | W 3 | WNW 3 | W 4 |
108 | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 25 | 77 | — | — | 4 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 24 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 286 | 10 | 476 | 833 | 475 | 826 | 878 | 323 | 419 | 380 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 63 | 403 | 806 | 476 |
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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.
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