Wansbeck Estuary surf break

Wansbeck Estuary surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 GMT
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Wansbeck Estuary surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Wansbeck Estuary sea temperature is
7.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Wansbeck Estuary this week:

The surf forecast for Wansbeck Estuary over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 2.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wansbeck Estuary in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Wansbeck Estuary over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 3°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sun night, strong winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the SE by Thu afternoon).

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
3
3
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
N
0.1
N
0.1
NE
0.3
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.2
NNE
0.3
NNE
0.1
N
0.1
N
2.1
N
3
N
3
NNE
2.4
NNE
1.9
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.3
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.3
NNE
Period(s) (?)171619451214112110811121214151412111110
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)551434121825112583243921551622135710246492671024720
Wind
(km/h)
5
SW
15
W
10
WNW
5
SSW
20
SSW
25
SW
25
SW
25
WSW
35
W
35
WNW
35
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
5
SE
20
SW
25
WNW
20
WNW
20
SW
25
W
25
WNW
25
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:12PM
4.65
5:36AM
4.29
5:57PM
4.38
6:20AM
4.02
6:50PM
4.02
7:12AM
3.71
7:56PM
3.64
8:21AM
3.43
9:24PM
3.37
9:50AM
3.33
11:02PM
3.36
11:18AM
3.48
12:19AM
3.55
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:05AM
0.28
11:32PM
0.21
11:46AM
0.42
12:14AM
0.57
12:32PM
0.66
1:04AM
0.99
1:29PM
0.95
2:08AM
1.39
2:50PM
1.20
3:42AM
1.64
4:38PM
1.22
5:26AM
1.60
6:07PM
0.97
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise6:03--6:01--5:58--5:56--5:54--5:50--5:48--
Sunset-6:22--6:23--6:25--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:34-
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------12-------------
Temp. °C11127810111210577457910106887
Feels °C (?)78335574-2-2-2-3025341010
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Information about the Wansbeck Estuary Surf forecast

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

Wansbeck Estuary is 5 km (3 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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