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Hartley Reef surfForecast / North East England / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 14 Sep 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hartley Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Hartley Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hartley Reef in the next 12 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Monday (Sep 15) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 16th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 21st Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hartley Reef over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Mon night, light winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu morning, light winds from the E by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
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 kJ (?) | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 232 | 130 | 24 | 31 | 102 | 176 | 137 | 90 | 65 | 28 | 32 | 170 | 328 | 306 | 286 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:15PM 4.22 | 9:59AM 4.16 | 10:32PM 4.00 | 11:35AM 3.98 | 12:01AM 4.00 | 1:07PM 4.08 | 1:19AM 4.20 | 2:14PM 4.31 | 2:18AM 4.50 | 3:03PM 4.54 | 3:05AM 4.79 | 3:42PM 4.72 | 3:45AM 5.02 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:06PM 1.62 | 3:36AM 1.67 | 4:22PM 2.00 | 5:10AM 1.82 | 6:04PM 2.16 | 6:51AM 1.69 | 7:32PM 2.03 | 8:04AM 1.38 | 8:31PM 1.79 | 8:57AM 1.08 | 9:16PM 1.53 | 9:39AM 0.85 | 9:52PM 1.32 | ||||||||
Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:35 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:23 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:19 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:10 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 15 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for North East England
Cross-off wind 24 km from Cayton Bay Bunkers has swung offshore (light winds from the SSW at Fylingdales). 0.1m 4s local chop from the NNW to make surfable waves.
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Information about the Hartley Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hartley Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Hartley Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hartley Reef 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 (Hartley Reef) 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 Hartley Reef 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.
Hartley Reef is 1 km (1 miles) from Whitley Bay. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Whitley Bay. Whitley Bay has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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