Wansbeck Estuary surf break

Wansbeck Estuary surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 24 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
7.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 3.0m and 13s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 13s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 26th Mar)11ft (3.5m) 13s

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 night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri morning, min 2°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed morning, light winds from the WNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Mon afternoon, min 4°C on Fri night). Mainly strong winds.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tue
31
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
!
3
4
2
3
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
NNE
0.8
N
1.4
N
3.5
N
3
NNE
2.5
NNE
1.9
NNE
1.6
NNE
1.3
NNE
0.9
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.4
NNE
0.5
N
0.3
N
0.2
N
0.4
NNE
0.6
N
0.6
N
0.6
N
Period(s) (?)116813131213131211101069981110999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)115221739252893200511347994771708039202839121033615957
Wind
(km/h)
25
WNW
35
W
30
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
5
WNW
15
SW
20
W
25
W
20
WSW
30
W
30
WNW
20
W
30
SW
40
WSW
25
W
20
W
35
W
35
W
35
W
30
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffcross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
12:25PM
3.76
1:15AM
3.81
1:17PM
4.07
1:59AM
4.04
2:00PM
4.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
6:38AM
1.36
7:08PM
0.65
7:28AM
1.09
7:53PM
0.37
8:09AM
0.85
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tue
31
Sunrise-5:56--5:54--5:50--5:48--5:46--5:43--5:41-
Sunset--6:28--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:36--6:37--6:39
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1-2-------------1----
Temp. °C88857791010589681191112111312
Feels °C (?)3-10-123543-1-11-1-14255466
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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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