Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NNE swell with 941 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 19th Jul) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 10s |
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 cards for the next stretch.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a grim picture for Bamburgh for the next little while. We're looking at a pretty solid run of flat, messy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 57°, which is about normal for this time of year, so that's one thing not to complain about.
The first chance of anything rideable doesn't show up until Saturday the 18th of July, and even then, it's a tough sell. The swell energy is moderate (163), but it's all cross-onshore wind from the north, making it lumpy and choppy. That swell is 4ft from the NNE at a short period of 7 seconds, so it's weak, onshore energy. Not worth the paddle, really.
Sunday the 19th actually sees a jump in size – we're talking 8ft early from the NNE with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is strong (1644), but it's still cross-onshore and choppy. The wind does ease a bit in the afternoon, swinging more ENE, and the swell drops to 7ft. The period stretches to 10 seconds, which is better, but it's still a cross-on breeze. This is expert territory at that size, and with the wind being what it is, it's a marginal call at best. The crowd there is only *sometimes* a problem, so that's not the issue – the wind is.
After that, it's back to small, weak, and onshore rubbish for days. We're talking a long, flat spell from the 21st right through to the 29th of July. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is all over the place. There's a glimmer of clean conditions on the 28th and 29th with some cross-offshore and even offshore breezes, but the swell is pitiful – barely 1.0ft. It's a total write-off.
Honestly, the only thing that might be of interest to anyone is that Sunday the 19th. If you're an expert and you're desperate, you might find a few lumpy, powerful lines, but it's not what I'd call a standout. For the rest of us, save your energy. The forecast can change, but right now, it's a long, dry spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun night, min 10°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 43 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 7 | 9 | 29 | 99 | 163 | 250 | 541 | 928 | 926 | 530 | 212 | 147 | 74 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:47AM4.59m | 4:26PM4.52m | 4:35AM4.76m | 5:15PM4.51m | 5:21AM4.82m | 6:03PM4.41m | 6:07AM4.75m | 6:50PM4.23m | 6:53AM4.56m | 7:36PM4.00m | 7:40AM4.28m | 8:23PM3.77m | 8:30AM3.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:43PM0.53m | 10:11AM-0.02m | 10:29PM0.48m | 10:59AM-0.16m | 11:14PM0.50m | 11:45AM-0.17m | 11:56PM0.60m | 12:30PM-0.03m | 00:39AM0.76m | 1:14PM0.23m | 1:22AM0.95m | 1:58PM0.57m | 2:07AM1.17m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:52 |
 | — | 9:42 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:35 | — | — | 9:34 | 9:31 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 12 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | NE 5 | — | — | NNE 6 | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 43 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 14 | 13 | — | 7 | — | — | 99 | — | — | — | 716 | 926 | 530 | 212 | 147 | 74 | 32 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | E 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 7 | ENE 6 | NNE 10 |
| kJ | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 12 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | — | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | — | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | 9 | 29 | — | 163 | 250 | 541 | 928 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 286 | 298 | 336 | 402 | 353 | 427 | 338 | 338 | 380 | 1015 | 10 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 24 | 52 | 0 | 39 | 376 | 10 | 10 |
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