Hartley Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.06° N 1.45° W

Hartley Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 27 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Hartley Reef sea temperature is
15.1°C
0.3° 

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


Hartley Reef surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hartley Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Hartley Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hartley Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 2nd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hartley Reef over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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20
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High Tide
4:10PM4.63m
4:15AM4.88m
4:42PM4.79m
4:47AM5.08m
5:13PM4.89m
5:20AM5.22m
5:45PM4.93m
5:53AM5.26m
6:18PM4.89m
6:29AM5.21m
6:54PM4.78m
7:08AM5.05m
7:35PM4.60m
Low Tide
10:07AM1.03m
10:19PM1.27m
10:40AM0.82m
10:50PM1.10m
11:12AM0.68m
11:22PM0.99m
11:46AM0.62m
11:53PM0.95m
12:19PM0.65m
00:27AM0.98m
12:55PM0.78m
1:03AM1.09m
1:33PM1.00m
1:44AM1.27m
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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 16 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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