Surf Forecasts:
Black Middens surf forecast from 10 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, NE swell with 134 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Middens this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Black Middens in the next 16 days are 1.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Black Middens over the next 16 days.
Alright, let’s take a proper look at what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks here at Black Middens. I won’t sugarcoat it—this is one of those stretches where you’ll be doing more waxing of the car than the board.
Right off the bat, we’ve got nothing happening. A solid week of poor surf conditions through to late July. Swell height is barely a ripple, with combined wave energy sitting in the weak zone—well under 100, often single digits. The water temp is sitting around 57°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so at least you won’t freeze waiting.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn't arrive until Saturday the 18th of July. The wind swings hard out of the north at 19 mph, blowing offshore, and we see the swell kick up to 5ft to 5ft. The energy jumps to moderate levels (177 to 197). Period is short, though—only 6 seconds—so it’ll be lumpy and a bit fat, but the fresh offshore wind should keep the faces reasonably clean. This is the standout of the whole outlook, but I gotta warn you: at that size, on a short period, Black Middens being a sheltered reef setup, it could be a bit of a battle. Not for beginners; you'll want your wetsuit and your wits about you.
Then Sunday the 19th follows up with a slightly smaller swell, around 4ft from the NNE, moderate offshore breeze, and energy still decent at 160. It’s still surfable but ordinary—like eating a sandwich without sauce.
After that, the energy fades fast. By Monday the 20th we get a morning of glassy conditions—a rare treat—but there’s barely a bump in the water (2ft, 37 energy). You’d be flapping more than surfing. By midweek it’s back to tiny windswell with cross-shore breezes, and honestly, that’s it for the 16 days.
The whole run feels pretty blank. Black Middens is an inconsistent spot at the best of times, so this kind of quiet spell isn’t a huge shock. If you're desperate for a paddle, Saturday the 18th and maybe Sunday the 19th are your only real shots. Don’t expect much.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 64 | 39 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 54 | 70 | 125 | 96 | 77 | 70 | 51 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 12:00PM4.31m | 00:44AM4.20m | 1:10PM4.41m | 1:47AM4.41m | 2:17PM4.57m | 2:44AM4.67m | 3:17PM4.76m | 3:37AM4.92m | 4:13PM4.93m | 4:27AM5.12m | 5:05PM5.02m | 5:15AM5.25m | 5:54PM5.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:33PM1.43m | 7:04AM1.58m | 7:42PM1.35m | 8:14AM1.30m | 8:45PM1.21m | 9:15AM0.97m | 9:41PM1.07m | 10:10AM0.66m | 10:32PM0.96m | 11:00AM0.43m | 11:19PM0.91m | 11:48AM0.31m | 00:04AM0.93m | ||||||||
 | |  |  |  | | | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | 4:39 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:41 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:43 | — | — | 4:46 | — | — | 4:47 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:40 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:36 | — | — | 9:35 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | N 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | E 4 | NE 6 | N 8 | NE 8 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 |
| kJ | 64 | 39 | 23 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 54 | 1 | 125 | 96 | 12 | 70 | 51 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 4 | — | ESE 3 | — | — | N 8 | NNE 7 | — | — | NE 8 | — | — | E 5 | — | E 4 | E 4 | — | E 4 | E 4 | — | NE 6 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 2 | — | — | NNE 5 | NNE 4 | — | NE 6 | — | — | NE 7 | — | — | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | E 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 12 | — | 70 | — | — | 77 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 370 | 380 | 410 | 277 | 277 | 277 | 330 | 446 | 43 | 244 | 446 | 6 | 316 | 278 | 316 | 378 | 378 | 420 | 472 | 492 | 470 |
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Black Middens surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest