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Bamburgh Surf Forecast
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Bamburgh surfForecast / North East England / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Bamburgh surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Bamburgh sea temperature is
8.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 16th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bamburgh over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri morning, light winds from the SW by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | |
64 | 54 | 33 | 12 | 28 | 9 | 47 | 233 | 1015 | 2161 | 2301 | 1567 | 748 | 529 | 348 | 185 | 146 | 103 | 54 | 51 | 31 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:41AM3.60m | 00:33AM3.64m | 12:34PM3.85m | 1:19AM3.94m | 1:24PM4.13m | 2:02AM4.21m | 2:12PM4.39m | 2:44AM4.42m | 2:59PM4.60m | 3:27AM4.55m | 3:48PM4.71m | 4:11AM4.59m | 4:39PM4.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:11PM0.96m | 6:34AM1.37m | 7:02PM0.67m | 7:24AM1.06m | 7:48PM0.41m | 8:10AM0.73m | 8:33PM0.22m | 8:54AM0.44m | 9:19PM0.13m | 9:39AM0.21m | 10:04PM0.16m | 10:25AM0.09m | 10:50PM0.30m | ||||||||
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 | 5:01 | — | — | 5:00 | — | — | 4:58 | — | — | 4:56 | — | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 |
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Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 12 |
4 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | -2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 8 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 |
 kJ | 64 | 54 | 33 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | 1896 | 1282 | 748 | 529 | 348 | 185 | 146 | 103 | 54 | 51 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | NE 6 | — | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | SSE 4 | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | 6 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 3 | NW 4 | WSW 3 | N 4 | NNE 5 | N 4 | N 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | SSE 4 |
| kJ | 7 | 10 | 3 | 12 | 28 | 9 | 47 | 233 | 1015 | 2161 | 2301 | 1567 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 383 | 68 | 329 | 581 | 1363 | 551 | 562 | 478 | 562 | 338 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 10 | 289 | 347 |
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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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