
Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 19 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NNE swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 (Jul 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bamburgh over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Bamburgh area over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, the outlook is a bit of a bummer for the most part. We've got a real tough stretch of days here with poor surf conditions and barely anything worth paddling out for. The first real window of opportunity doesn't show up until late in the period, and even then it's a bit of a gamble.
The first few days are a write-off. From Sunday, the 19th, all the way through to Wednesday, the 23rd, it's a mess of cross-onshore winds and choppy, gutless surf. The swell is there, but the wind just kills it. That 8ft swell from the NNE on Sunday morning might sound alright, but with a strong cross-onshore wind and a combined wave energy of 1426, it's a foamy, blown-out mess, not a surfable wave. You'd be better off with a kiteboard.
Things improve a little on Thursday morning, the 23rd. We get a brief moment of glassy conditions with a small 3ft swell from the NNE. The combined energy is weak (68), it's a very ordinary wave, but at least it's clean. If you're desperate for a gentle paddle, it's the only chance in the first week.
Friday, the 24th, and Saturday, the 25th, see clean conditions but the swell drops right out, barely a ripple. There's a long gap of nothing until we get to Monday afternoon, the 27th. The wind goes totally glassy and a 4ft swell from the north rolls in. The combined energy is still weak (77), and it's described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions". It's a small, clean wave, but nothing to get excited about.
Now, the standout for the whole period is Tuesday morning, the 28th of July. This is the one to circle. We've got a solid 7ft swell from the north, with a combined energy of 435. The wind is a clean cross-offshore, and the conditions are clean. That's a proper winter-sized wave for this spot, but heads up – at over 5ft and pushing toward 8ft, this is really for the more experienced surfers. The period is a short 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit doughy and won't have the punch of a groundswell, but it's the biggest, cleanest option we've got. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no need to worry about a thermal.
After that, the swell drops off again for the rest of the week and into the first few days of August. There's a chance of a clean, offshore wind on Sunday, the 2nd, but the swell is tiny. The very last entry, on Monday, the 3rd of August, shows a 3ft NNE swell with a fresh offshore wind, but again, the energy is weak (94). It's a tease, but more promising than anything else in the second week.
So, to wrap it up: the first week is a bust. The only real highlight is Tuesday morning, the 28th of July, for the bigger crew. Everything else is a waiting game for a clean, small wave. The forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, don't hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the W by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 8 | N 6 | N 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
811 | 535 | 354 | 171 | 86 | 66 | 31 | 32 | 37 | 52 | 39 | 39 | 68 | 62 | 86 | 29 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:53AM4.56m | 7:36PM4.00m | 7:40AM4.28m | 8:23PM3.77m | 8:30AM3.96m | 9:12PM3.54m | 9:26AM3.64m | 10:07PM3.36m | 10:31AM3.41m | 11:09PM3.26m | 11:41AM3.30m | 00:15AM3.28m | 12:49PM3.33m | 1:15AM3.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:14PM0.23m | 1:22AM0.95m | 1:58PM0.57m | 2:07AM1.17m | 2:44PM0.93m | 2:57AM1.38m | 3:37PM1.26m | 3:59AM1.54m | 4:42PM1.51m | 5:16AM1.61m | 5:59PM1.60m | 6:35AM1.54m | 7:08PM1.54m | ||||||||
4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
Temp °C | 13 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
Feels °C | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 7 |
615 | 535 | 354 | 171 | 86 | 66 | 31 | 32 | 37 | 52 | 39 | 39 | 68 | 62 | 86 | 29 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 6 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | — | E 6 | NE 6 | N 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | 13 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 8 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | SSW 2 |
811 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 39 | 70 | 0 | 70 | 670 | 0 | 450 | 661 | 64 | 197 | 341 | 139 | 0 | 228 | 10 | 124 | 1354 | 299 | 314 | 347 | 340 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










