Surf Forecasts:
Bamburgh surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 9s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. 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 1.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 9s |
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 offer for Bamburgh over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, we’re starting off with a pretty dry spell. The first real chance to get wet doesn’t show up until that Saturday morning on the 29th of August, and even then it’s pretty weak. We’ve got a tiny swell of 3 ft from the ENE, but the wind is glassy, which is a major plus. You’ll find clean, rideable waves, but the energy is weak (115). It’s a surfable wave but very ordinary. The water temp is sitting at 59°, which is about average for this time of year.
The following days are a grind. The swell stays small and messy, with poor surf conditions dominating right through the first week of September. Offshore winds pop up here and there, but the swell is too small and weak to get excited about. There’s a gap of several days where nothing is worth a paddle.
Now, let’s look ahead. The standout window is Wednesday morning, the 9th of September. This is a big one, but it comes with a serious caveat. We’re looking at a massive 12 ft swell from the north, with a very long period of 12 seconds. The combined energy is through the roof at 5314. The wind is cross-offshore, so it will be clean. However, this is way too big for this break. The forecast even says it’s predicted to be too big. This is one for expert big-wave chargers only, and even then, it’s a beast. Beginners, stay well clear of the water that day. The afternoon is a bit smaller at 8 ft, but still huge.
Thursday morning, the 10th of September, is your best bet for a more manageable session. The swell drops to 5 ft from the NNE, with a period of 9 seconds, giving moderate energy (308). The wind is light and cross-offshore, so expect clean conditions. This is a solid, fun-sized day.
The following days are a big letdown, with the swell dropping back to weak and tiny. The long-range stuff is just not promising.
In short, the absolute standout is the 9th of September morning for experts only, and the 10th of September morning for a fun, clean session. The rest of the 16 days are a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the WNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 9°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Tue night, strong winds from the W by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ENE 8 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | SE 5 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 8 | N 13 | N 12 | N 11 | N 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 89 | 60 | 27 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 35 | 35 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross |
High Tide | 4:06AM4.55m | 4:35PM4.28m | 4:38AM4.64m | 5:06PM4.33m | 5:11AM4.63m | 5:39PM4.30m | 5:46AM4.54m | 6:14PM4.18m | 6:25AM4.36m | 6:53PM3.99m | 7:10AM4.10m | 7:39PM3.75m | 8:07AM3.79m | 8:41PM3.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:25AM0.13m | 10:32PM0.53m | 10:57AM0.07m | 11:05PM0.49m | 11:29AM0.11m | 11:38PM0.51m | 12:04PM0.26m | 00:14AM0.61m | 12:41PM0.50m | 00:54AM0.79m | 1:24PM0.82m | 1:42AM1.02m | 2:18PM1.17m | 2:46AM1.25m | |||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
Feels °C | 16 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NNE 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | SE 5 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | SE 4 | N 11 | N 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 89 | 60 | 27 | 17 | 18 | 11 | 35 | 35 | 23 | 21 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 7 | 21 | 20 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | — | SSE 4 | N 9 | N 8 | N 13 | N 12 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | N 10 | N 7 | N 8 |
| kJ | 27 | 20 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 25 | 5 | 1 | — | 7 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 5 | SE 5 | N 9 | SE 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | SE 7 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | N 4 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 12 | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 5 | — | — | SE 7 | — | WNW 2 | WNW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | SE 3 | — | W 4 | WNW 4 | W 4 | W 3 | W 3 | — |
| kJ | — | 2 | — | — | 12 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 12 | 18 | 13 | 8 | 5 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 0 | 378 | 349 | 349 | 230 | 230 | 174 | 360 | 140 | 349 | 665 | 251 | 228 | 347 | 170 | 1364 | 562 | 376 | 187 | 781 |
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