Wansbeck Estuary surf break

Wansbeck Estuary surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 BST
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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
9.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (May 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 11s period. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 16th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 16th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
3
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
8
0.8
NNE
4
0.6
N
4
1
N
6
1.3
NNE
6
2.2
N
8
2.5
NNE
10
3
NNE
11
2.3
NNE
11
1.8
NNE
10
1.5
NNE
9
1.2
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
1
SE
5
0.3
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
28
24
12
62
130
581
1393
2344
1172
624
402
227
143
116
88
64
54
33
24
57
11
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
20
N
20
NW
25
NNW
25
N
30
NNW
30
NNW
20
N
10
NW
0
S
15
SE
10
WSW
10
S
20
SE
20
W
10
SW
15
SW
15
S
25
S
15
SSW
15
SW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
12:55PM3.79m
1:40AM3.87m
1:45PM4.07m
2:23AM4.14m
2:33PM4.33m
3:06AM4.36m
3:21PM4.54m
3:48AM4.49m
4:09PM4.65m
4:32AM4.53m
4:59PM4.63m
5:18AM4.49m
5:51PM4.48m
Low Tide
6:59AM1.35m
7:27PM0.66m
7:49AM1.05m
8:14PM0.41m
8:35AM0.73m
8:59PM0.22m
9:20AM0.45m
9:45PM0.14m
10:05AM0.23m
10:30PM0.17m
10:51AM0.11m
11:17PM0.30m
11:40AM0.09m
00:05AM0.53m
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5:01
5:00
4:58
4:56
4:54
4:52
4:50
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9:02
9:05
9:07
9:08
9:09
9:12
9:14
1
7
2
2
2
1
2
Temp °C
9
10
8
10
10
8
9
10
8
9
9
8
12
12
10
13
14
12
12
16
14
3
4
4
3
3
1
2
4
4
5
4
5
8
7
6
10
9
9
7
13
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
5
0.1
N
10
0.2
NNE
8
1.9
NNE
8
2.5
NNE
11
2.3
NNE
11
1.8
NNE
10
1.5
NNE
9
1.2
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.9
NNE
9
0.8
NNE
9
0.7
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
8
0.7
SE
6
Energy kJ
1
2
7
408
1706
1172
624
402
227
143
116
88
64
54
33
20
20
33
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
3
0.4
SE
3
0.2
ESE
6
0.4
SE
3
0.2
ENE
5
0.3
NNE
7
Energy kJ
1
3
3
3
2
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ENE
4
0.2
ENE
4
Energy kJ
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
8
0.8
NNE
4
0.6
N
4
1
N
6
1.3
NNE
6
2.2
N
8
2.5
NNE
10
3
NNE
11
0.3
SE
3
0.2
ESE
2
0.4
SE
3
0.8
SE
4
1
SE
5
Energy kJ
28
24
12
62
130
581
1393
2344
2
1
4
24
57
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
381
593
393
999
495
440
589
18
6
6
11
6
6
74
6
12
12
281
305
9
26
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
2
3
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
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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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