Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s period, NNE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, SE swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 9s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 6th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 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 table for Bamburgh over the next couple of weeks. I've gotta be straight with you – it's a quiet stretch. There's nothing on offer at the very start, so we're looking at a few days of flatness before we get a whisper of action.
The first real chance of a wave shows up around Wednesday the 9th of September. We've got a bit of a pulse coming in for the morning, but the wind is a fresh cross-offshore breeze from the SSW. The swell is a raw 6ft from the NW with a short, weak period of 6 seconds. The energy reads at a moderate 177, but the conditions are poor, so it's not a goer for a paddle. That Wednesday afternoon is a different story though. The wind swings SW and eases to a moderate offshore, and while the swell drops to 5ft from the N with a slightly better 7-second period, the real kicker is the energy jumping to 261. It's described as "surfable but very ordinary," but with that offshore wind, you might snag a clean one if you're desperate. It's the most interesting thing in the whole window.
Thursday the 10th and 11th of September see a similar mix, with energy around 200 and 103 respectively, but the wind stays cross-off and the swell is under 4ft. It’s not bad, but not great either. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises in the wetsuit department.
After the 11th, it drops right off again. We're back to small, weak surf with periods of glassy conditions and light breezes, but the swell is barely a ripple. From the 12th through to the 16th, it's a real gap of nothing worth paddling out for. The energy readings are all below 70, mostly in the single digits. It's the kind of window where you leave the boards in the shed and go for a walk on the beach instead.
So, the one and only standout is that Wednesday 9th of September afternoon at Bamburgh. It's not a classic by any stretch, but with a 5ft swell from the N and a moderate offshore wind from the SW giving you clean lines, it's the best you're going to get. The swell period is short, so don't expect a groundswell wall, but for a beginner-friendly spot, it's a fair chance. Expect a few locals out, as crowds are sometimes an issue here.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Tue morning, calm by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Fri night, light winds from the SW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 8 | N 12 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 9 | SE 7 | SE 6 | NNE 8 |
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 kJ | 17 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 35 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 12 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 42 | 52 | 18 | 7 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 5:46AM4.54m | 6:14PM4.18m | 6:25AM4.36m | 6:53PM3.99m | 7:10AM4.10m | 7:39PM3.75m | 8:07AM3.79m | 8:41PM3.50m | 9:24AM3.52m | 10:02PM3.36m | 10:59AM3.44m | 11:32PM3.45m | 12:26PM3.59m | 00:46AM3.75m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:04PM0.26m | 00:14AM0.61m | 12:41PM0.50m | 00:54AM0.79m | 1:24PM0.82m | 1:42AM1.02m | 2:18PM1.17m | 2:46AM1.25m | 3:34PM1.47m | 4:20AM1.37m | 5:18PM1.56m | 6:06AM1.19m | 6:47PM1.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:01 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:49 | — | — | 7:45 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 13 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 8 | — | N 7 | SE 4 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 5 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | SE 5 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 5 |
| kJ | 17 | 6 | 5 | — | 1 | 4 | 35 | 31 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 24 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 16 | 52 | 18 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 12 | N 11 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | — | — | N 8 | N 6 | — | N 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 12 | 5 | — | 2 | 10 | 42 | 26 | 15 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | SE 6 | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 2 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | — | SE 3 | SW 2 | W 3 | W 3 | WSW 2 | WSW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 4 | NW 3 | WSW 2 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | SE 5 | WNW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 8 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 25 | 57 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 38 | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 358 | 503 | 299 | 251 | 299 | 230 | 10 | 228 | 347 | 833 | 787 | 610 | 314 | 69 | 171 | 289 | 230 | 299 | 68 | 170 | 251 |
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