Wansbeck Estuary Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.16° N 1.52° W

Wansbeck Estuary Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wansbeck Estuary sea temperature is
14.6° C
0.5° 

Wansbeck Estuary surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Wansbeck Estuary surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNE swell with 474 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period with NNE swell.

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 Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. 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 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 20th Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu morning, calm by Sat afternoon).

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
20
Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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N
8
0.2
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8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
8
0.2
N
7
0.4
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
8
0.6
NNE
7
1
NNE
7
1.7
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6
2
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8
1.8
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1.7
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1.5
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1.3
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1.2
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0.9
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8
0.8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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22
33
43
114
197
474
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422
264
191
155
133
109
73
124
111
Wind (km/h)
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NNE
10
ESE
10
S
25
W
25
W
20
WSW
20
WSW
5
N
20
NNE
30
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30
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
10
WNW
5
NW
15
ENE
15
W
15
WNW
5
NNW
10
NW
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High Tide
7:12PM4.02m
7:23AM4.21m
7:51PM3.75m
8:07AM3.84m
8:34PM3.47m
8:58AM3.48m
9:26PM3.21m
10:03AM3.19m
10:37PM3.04m
11:28AM3.05m
00:02AM3.04m
12:50PM3.10m
1:14AM3.22m
Low Tide
1:02PM0.29m
1:10AM0.76m
1:39PM0.66m
1:48AM0.99m
2:17PM1.05m
2:30AM1.25m
3:02PM1.41m
3:24AM1.50m
4:05PM1.70m
4:45AM1.68m
5:41PM1.81m
6:31AM1.64m
7:11PM1.70m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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8
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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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