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King Edwards Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 21 Jan 2026 GMTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
King Edwards Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's King Edwards Bay sea temperature is
7.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for King Edwards Bay this week:
The surf forecast for King Edwards Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at King Edwards Bay in the next 12 days are 4.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jan 24) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 27th Jan) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 27th Jan) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 22nd Jan) | 13ft (4.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for King Edwards Bay over the next 12 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed night, min 5°C on Thu afternoon). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 7°C on Sun afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Mon night, light winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wed 28 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | |
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 kJ (?) | 933 | 3833 | 3467 | 2655 | 3056 | 2900 | 2104 | 1576 | 1225 | 935 | 716 | 625 | 426 | 210 | 306 | 627 | 413 | 975 | 1111 | 794 | 809 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:30AM 4.74 | 5:36PM 5.06 | 6:07AM 4.68 | 6:14PM 5.02 | 6:47AM 4.56 | 6:57PM 4.90 | 7:32AM 4.40 | 7:45PM 4.71 | 8:26AM 4.22 | 8:44PM 4.47 | 9:30AM 4.09 | 9:58PM 4.27 | 10:46AM 4.06 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:28PM 0.76 | 11:37AM 1.18 | 12:05AM 0.79 | 12:12PM 1.24 | 12:43AM 0.88 | 12:51PM 1.35 | 1:26AM 1.05 | 1:35PM 1.50 | 2:15AM 1.27 | 2:28PM 1.68 | 3:15AM 1.51 | 3:38PM 1.83 | 4:31AM 1.69 | 5:08PM 1.83 | ||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wed 28 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:11 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:03 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 4:21 | - | - | 4:22 | - | - | 4:24 | - | - | 4:27 | - | - | 4:29 | - | - | 4:30 | - | - | 4:32 | |
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Rain (mm) | 7 | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 0 | -4 | -4 | -2 | -1 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -3 | -1 | 2 | -1 | 2 | -1 | -3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
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Information about the King Edwards Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for King Edwards Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at King Edwards Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our King Edwards Bay 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 (King Edwards Bay) 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 King Edwards Bay 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.
King Edwards Bay 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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