Bamburgh Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.62° N 1.72° W

Bamburgh Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 22 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bamburgh sea temperature is
14.0°C
0.9° 

Bamburgh surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Bamburgh surf forecast from 22 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, NNE swell with 80 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s 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 Wednesday (Sep 23) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Bamburgh in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 25) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 23rd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the SW by Sat night).

Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Period (s)
0.6
N
8
0.5
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8
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NNE
8
0.9
N
5
1
NNE
6
0.7
NE
6
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NNE
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8
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7
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10
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4
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5
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6
0.1
N
12
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6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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34
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37
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26
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Wind (km/h)
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
20
NNW
15
N
10
SW
20
S
20
SSW
15
S
10
WNW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
S
10
SSW
20
SSW
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25
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10
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High Tide
1:07PM3.29m
1:13AM3.56m
1:50PM3.57m
1:53AM3.87m
2:26PM3.85m
2:27AM4.17m
2:59PM4.11m
3:00AM4.42m
3:30PM4.33m
3:34AM4.61m
4:02PM4.47m
4:08AM4.72m
4:34PM4.52m
Low Tide
6:54AM1.42m
7:11PM1.58m
7:40AM1.08m
7:51PM1.30m
8:16AM0.74m
8:25PM1.01m
8:48AM0.43m
8:58PM0.75m
9:20AM0.18m
9:31PM0.53m
9:52AM0.03m
10:04PM0.37m
10:26AM-0.01m
10:38PM0.29m
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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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