Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, E swell with 221 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with E 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 5s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bamburgh over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Bamburgh over the next couple of weeks.
Alright, I’ll be straight with you – the next week or so is a tough one for surfers. The pattern is stuck in a poor run, with a good long gap before anything really worth getting wet for shows up. From now until the end of August, the swell is tiny and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, making for messy, choppy conditions. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on August 28th. Friday morning sees a bit of a lift with a 3ft swell from the east, period around 7 seconds, and a cross-offshore breeze from the WNW. The combined energy is weak (122), and it’s only rated as surfable but very ordinary. It’s not exactly firing, but it’s the first chance to get a few small, clean waves in a week of nothing.
The biggest news, and the standout of the entire forecast, arrives on September 1st. Tuesday morning is looking like the pick of the bunch. We’ve got a solid 7ft swell from the north, with a period of 8 seconds. The wind is cross-off from the south, and the combined energy surges to 890 (moderate to strong). This is a proper pulse of swell, but at 7ft, it’s getting into the range that’s better for experienced surfers. The wind is clean, and the break is fairly exposed. For a spot like Bamburgh, this is your best shot, but be aware, the crowds are sometimes an issue. It’s a promising window, but don’t bet the farm on it being perfect this far out.
After that, the swell drops off quickly again. September 2nd has some leftover 5-5ft swell, but the wind is messy and cross or cross-on, making for lumpy, choppy conditions. The rest of the week into the second week is back to tiny, weak swells with mostly clean but tiny waves, nothing to get excited about.
So, to sum it up: there’s a long, dry spell until the 28th, and then a real standout pulse on September 1st. That’s your window. If you’re a beginner, the 3ft swell on August 29th morning with offshore wind might be a safer bet, but it’s small. September 1st is for the more experienced crew.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | E 4 | SE 6 | E 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 5 |
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 kJ | 30 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 88 | 145 | 198 | 209 | 221 | 160 | 94 | 125 | 140 | 78 | 19 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 18 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off |
High Tide | 1:33PM3.34m | 1:46AM3.56m | 2:19PM3.57m | 2:27AM3.86m | 2:58PM3.80m | 3:02AM4.14m | 3:32PM4.00m | 3:35AM4.38m | 4:04PM4.17m | 4:06AM4.55m | 4:35PM4.28m | 4:38AM4.64m | 5:06PM4.33m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:43PM1.50m | 8:11AM1.13m | 8:23PM1.25m | 8:48AM0.81m | 8:57PM1.01m | 9:22AM0.52m | 9:29PM0.80m | 9:54AM0.29m | 10:01PM0.64m | 10:25AM0.13m | 10:32PM0.53m | 10:57AM0.07m | 11:05PM0.49m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — |
 | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 15 |
Feels °C | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | SE 6 | N 6 | NE 5 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 5 |
| kJ | 30 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 11 | 198 | 209 | 221 | 160 | 94 | 125 | 140 | 78 | 19 | 20 | 6 | 6 | 18 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | NNE 6 | E 7 | N 9 | SE 6 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | 14 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | E 6 | N 9 | SE 6 | SSE 3 | SE 4 | N 8 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 4 | ENE 4 | E 6 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | W 2 | — | SSE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 8 | 88 | 145 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 251 | 307 | 251 | 252 | 251 | 321 | 419 | 419 | 232 | 117 | 70 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 232 | 347 | 340 | 321 | 10 |
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