Black Middens surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 16 May 2026 BST
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Black Middens surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Black Middens sea temperature is
9.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Middens this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Black Middens in the next 16 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 16) 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 1.1m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 16th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Wed morning, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
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)
2
0
0
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
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NNE
10
1.7
NNE
10
1.2
N
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
N
9
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
1.2
SE
5
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
ESE
6
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.1
N
8
0.8
SE
5
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
817
540
235
132
96
51
51
35
34
79
37
22
13
8
5
3
2
1
30
27
23
Wind (km/h)
0
S
20
SE
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
SSE
15
SSE
30
SSE
20
S
30
SSW
30
SW
30
WSW
25
W
15
W
5
SSE
10
SSW
10
S
10
S
15
SW
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
on
on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:43PM5.14m
4:10AM5.06m
4:30PM5.22m
4:54AM5.13m
5:19PM5.17m
5:39AM5.09m
6:10PM5.01m
6:26AM4.97m
7:05PM4.76m
7:18AM4.77m
8:05PM4.48m
8:14AM4.55m
9:12PM4.22m
Low Tide
10:10PM0.52m
10:30AM0.59m
10:55PM0.53m
11:16AM0.49m
11:40PM0.66m
12:04PM0.49m
00:27AM0.89m
12:55PM0.59m
1:18AM1.18m
1:50PM0.77m
2:13AM1.49m
2:52PM0.98m
3:16AM1.76m
part cloud
cloud
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
mod rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:56
4:54
4:52
4:52
4:50
4:48
4:47
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:07
9:08
9:10
9:13
9:14
9:15
9:17
4
2
1
1
1
6
3
Temp °C
10
10
9
12
13
10
12
13
11
11
15
13
14
16
12
14
16
16
18
20
17
6
5
7
7
9
6
8
9
7
7
12
9
5
9
6
11
16
15
17
19
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NNE
10
1.7
NNE
10
1.2
N
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
N
9
0.6
N
8
0.6
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
8
0.5
N
9
1.1
SE
6
0.7
SE
7
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
9
0.3
SE
5
0.1
N
8
0.7
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
Energy kJ
817
540
235
132
96
51
51
35
34
39
104
47
13
8
1
2
4
1
27
23
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
3
1
1
4
37
22
13
5
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
5
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
Energy kJ
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
4
0.3
WSW
2
0.3
SW
2
0.3
S
3
0.4
SE
3
0.6
ESE
4
1.2
SE
5
0.6
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
3
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.8
SE
5
0.3
SSW
3
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
2
13
79
10
9
8
5
3
2
30
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
55
1
1
1
6
272
277
326
318
56
318
380
223
238
244
268
239
27
27
269
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
2
1
1
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
6
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
7
4
9
9
9
9
9
5
6
5
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Information about the Black Middens Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Black Middens provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Black Middens can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Black Middens 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 (Black Middens) 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 Black Middens 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.

Black Middens is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Tynemouth. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Tynemouth. Tynemouth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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