Horse Head Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.17° N 1.52° W

Horse Head Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Horse Head Reef sea temperature is
14.1°C
0.2° 

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


Horse Head Reef surf forecast from 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, NNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNE swell with 223 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Horse Head Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Horse Head Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Horse Head Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 16th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Wed afternoon).

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High Tide
4:48PM4.50m
4:55AM4.80m
5:23PM4.44m
5:32AM4.67m
5:57PM4.29m
6:10AM4.43m
6:30PM4.06m
6:48AM4.11m
7:05PM3.79m
7:28AM3.75m
7:43PM3.49m
8:15AM3.39m
8:31PM3.20m
Low Tide
10:53PM0.34m
11:18AM-0.08m
11:27PM0.36m
11:51AM0.15m
00:00AM0.46m
12:23PM0.46m
00:34AM0.64m
12:56PM0.81m
1:09AM0.88m
1:32PM1.17m
1:49AM1.17m
2:14PM1.51m
2:40AM1.47m
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Information about the Horse Head Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Horse Head Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Horse Head Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Horse Head 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 (Horse Head 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 Horse Head 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.

Horse Head Reef is 6 km (4 miles) from Blyth. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Blyth. Blyth has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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