Bamburgh Surf Break

Bamburgh Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 55.62° N 1.72° W

Issued: 12 pm 16 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Bamburgh sea temperature is
11.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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


Bamburgh surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 22 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, ESE swell with 53 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 16 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s 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 Tuesday (Jun 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 16th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 16th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 22nd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Tue night, fresh winds from the WSW by Wed afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.6
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
6
0.8
SE
4
0.9
SE
5
0.7
ESE
5
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
93
70
42
27
45
44
38
22
20
11
19
14
3
2
1
1
19
37
20
37
50
Wind (km/h)
20
SE
20
SE
10
SSW
20
SW
30
WSW
15
SSW
15
S
20
SW
10
SSW
25
S
25
SSW
20
SW
15
W
5
SE
10
WNW
5
E
25
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
WSW
Wind State
cross
cross
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
4:32PM4.57m
4:47AM4.61m
5:26PM4.49m
5:37AM4.61m
6:21PM4.32m
6:27AM4.53m
7:16PM4.11m
7:20AM4.38m
8:12PM3.88m
8:15AM4.17m
9:10PM3.70m
9:12AM3.94m
10:07PM3.56m
Low Tide
10:17AM0.07m
10:40PM0.44m
11:08AM-0.02m
11:28PM0.57m
12:00PM0.01m
00:16AM0.75m
12:52PM0.13m
1:05AM0.96m
1:46PM0.34m
1:57AM1.18m
2:41PM0.59m
2:53AM1.36m
3:39PM0.84m
3:56AM1.48m
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4:22
4:22
4:22
4:22
4:22
4:22
4:22
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9:52
9:52
9:52
9:52
9:53
9:53
9:53
 mm
1
2
2
3
8
Temp °C
13
15
16
19
19
16
16
18
17
22
23
18
18
18
16
15
15
14
17
15
16
Feels °C
10
12
14
14
13
14
12
16
16
19
22
16
15
17
15
14
11
11
15
12
14
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
8
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.6
SE
5
0.5
SE
5
0.3
SE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
Energy kJ
93
70
42
27
45
44
38
22
20
11
19
14
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
37
50
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.4
SE
5
0.2
NNE
7
0.2
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
10
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
9
0.1
N
8
Energy kJ
1
19
8
6
2
5
5
4
1
2
2
2
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
6
0.1
NW
4
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
9
Energy kJ
1
1
1
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
3
0.6
SE
4
0.4
W
3
0.3
SSE
4
0.4
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
4
0.2
SSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WNW
4
0.8
SE
4
0.9
SE
5
0.7
ESE
5
Energy kJ
3
9
2
3
5
13
1
2
1
19
37
20
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
43
37
0
228
289
230
299
251
251
340
347
349
362
476
298
347
356
171
197
171
136
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
9
6
6
6
7
7
4
5
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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.

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