
Surf Forecasts:
Seaton Sluice surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, N swell with 559 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with N swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Seaton Sluice this week:
The surf forecast for Seaton Sluice over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 Seaton Sluice in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) 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 0.9m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 08) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 9th Sep) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Seaton Sluice over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Tue night, light winds from the SSW by Thu morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | WNW 4 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | WNW 4 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
22 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 26 | 15 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 32 | 257 | 264 | 178 | 62 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 18 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:31PM3.40m | 11:27AM3.47m | 00:01AM3.48m | 12:57PM3.61m | 1:17AM3.77m | 2:05PM3.90m | 2:15AM4.15m | 2:58PM4.19m | 3:04AM4.50m | 3:43PM4.43m | 3:47AM4.77m | 4:22PM4.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:18PM1.47m | 5:03AM1.37m | 6:00PM1.54m | 6:45AM1.19m | 7:26PM1.36m | 8:00AM0.79m | 8:26PM1.08m | 8:54AM0.38m | 9:14PM0.80m | 9:40AM0.05m | 9:55PM0.57m | 10:20AM-0.15m | 10:33PM0.41m | |||||||
— | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:38 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:34 | — | |
mm | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 13 |
Feels °C | 12 | 12 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 7 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | — | — | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 |
22 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 9 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 1 | — | — | 264 | 178 | 62 | 31 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 6 | — | — | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | N 5 |
22 | 5 | — | — | 22 | 15 | 15 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | — | SSE 4 | SE 4 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WNW 4 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | WSW 3 | W 3 | WNW 4 |
3 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 3 | 2 | 14 | 21 | 32 | 257 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 18 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 71 | 410 | 414 | 495 | 49 | 725 | 495 | 780 | 655 | 563 | 563 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 62 | 412 | 410 | 779 | 435 |
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Information about the Seaton Sluice Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Seaton Sluice provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Seaton Sluice can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Seaton Sluice 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 (Seaton Sluice) 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 Seaton Sluice 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.
Seaton Sluice is 2 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.










