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Black Middens surfForecast / North East England / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
9.6° 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 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 19th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Middens over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 11°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 6 | N 8 | E 5 | S 3 | SW 3 | N 7 | N 7 | SE 4 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | SE 2 | SE 4 | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | |
122 | 23 | 13 | 32 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:10PM5.01m | 6:26AM4.97m | 7:05PM4.76m | 7:18AM4.77m | 8:05PM4.48m | 8:14AM4.55m | 9:12PM4.22m | 9:19AM4.35m | 10:24PM4.05m | 10:29AM4.23m | 11:36PM4.00m | 11:39AM4.21m | 00:39AM4.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:04PM0.49m | 00:27AM0.89m | 12:55PM0.59m | 1:18AM1.18m | 1:50PM0.77m | 2:13AM1.49m | 2:52PM0.98m | 3:16AM1.76m | 4:00PM1.16m | 4:27AM1.92m | 5:14PM1.26m | 5:42AM1.94m | 6:25PM1.27m | ||||||||
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 | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 |
1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 11 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
6 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | E 5 | N 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | N 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 4 | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | SE 4 |
 kJ | 24 | 23 | 119 | 32 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 15 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | ENE 5 | N 8 | — | SE 4 | SE 4 | — | N 7 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 14 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 8 | SE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 7 | S 2 | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | S 3 | SW 3 | — | SSE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 2 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 |
| kJ | 122 | 135 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 429 | 143 | 7 | 70 | 240 | 239 | 318 | 316 | 299 | 397 | 317 | 277 | 256 | 317 | 279 | 277 | 277 | 277 | 277 | 316 | 318 |
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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).
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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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