Horse Head Reef Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.17° N 1.52° W

Horse Head Reef Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Horse Head Reef sea temperature is
14.4°C
0.4° 

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 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with E 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Horse Head Reef in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 27th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 26th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
7
0.6
E
4
0.7
E
4
0.6
ESE
6
1.3
E
6
1.2
ESE
7
1.4
E
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
7
0.9
ENE
6
0.9
ENE
8
0.7
NE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.2
N
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
44
26
15
11
20
21
132
135
173
176
160
135
75
64
114
64
20
13
6
6
5
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
20
ESE
15
ESE
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
E
10
ENE
10
NE
15
ENE
10
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
S
5
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
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on
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:53PM3.28m
2:07AM3.49m
2:40PM3.50m
2:48AM3.79m
3:18PM3.73m
3:23AM4.08m
3:52PM3.93m
3:55AM4.31m
4:24PM4.10m
4:27AM4.48m
4:55PM4.21m
4:58AM4.57m
5:26PM4.26m
Low Tide
8:07PM1.47m
8:34AM1.11m
8:47PM1.23m
9:13AM0.80m
9:21PM0.99m
9:47AM0.52m
9:54PM0.79m
10:19AM0.29m
10:26PM0.63m
10:51AM0.13m
10:58PM0.53m
11:23AM0.08m
11:30PM0.50m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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15
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Feels °C
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14
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17
13
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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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