Black Middens Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.01° N 1.42° W

Black Middens Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Black Middens sea temperature is
15.4° C
1.1° 

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


Black Middens surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Black Middens this week:

The surf forecast for Black Middens over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Black Middens in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 22nd Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 22nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
6
1.1
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
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0.9
NNE
7
0.9
NNE
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0.8
NNE
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0.5
NNE
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0.4
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0.2
N
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0.2
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0.1
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0.1
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0.2
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3
0.1
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.3
N
10
0.7
N
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
22
27
167
132
59
68
74
50
24
13
9
4
4
1
1
1
2
18
17
39
Wind (km/h)
5
ENE
10
E
5
SE
5
NW
10
ENE
5
NNW
5
SSE
15
ESE
10
WSW
20
W
25
W
20
W
25
W
15
NW
15
W
15
W
15
WNW
25
W
20
W
25
W
15
WSW
Wind State
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cross
cross-on
glassy
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glassy
glassy
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cross-on
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cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
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cross
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High Tide
9:56PM4.01m
10:07AM4.20m
10:54PM3.86m
11:12AM3.97m
11:57PM3.80m
12:22PM3.85m
1:01AM3.85m
1:29PM3.86m
1:57AM3.98m
2:28PM3.97m
2:46AM4.16m
3:16PM4.13m
3:28AM4.36m
Low Tide
3:40PM1.36m
3:51AM1.85m
4:35PM1.65m
4:54AM2.02m
5:39PM1.86m
6:11AM2.07m
6:50PM1.95m
7:27AM1.97m
7:54PM1.92m
8:27AM1.78m
8:46PM1.81m
9:15AM1.54m
9:30PM1.65m
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Feels °C
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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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