Wansbeck Estuary surf break

Wansbeck Estuary surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 07 Apr 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
7.4° 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 Wednesday (Apr 08) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wansbeck Estuary in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 14) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 8th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 12th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 14th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 5°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the W by Thu afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Fri afternoon, min 4°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
1
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
NNE
1.2
ESE
0.7
NNE
0.6
NNE
0.5
NNE
0.4
NNE
0.6
ESE
0.5
E
0.4
ESE
0.4
E
0.3
E
1.6
SE
1.4
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.5
E
1.5
E
1.3
E
1.3
NNE
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)9512111010666766777888788
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)66691199158312617111470175177191282298228154197264
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSE
30
SE
20
SSE
10
S
5
SE
10
SW
20
SW
35
W
25
W
10
S
20
SE
30
SSE
25
SSE
30
SE
5
SW
0
NW
5
SSW
5
NW
30
E
25
ESE
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasscrossglassononcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:11PM
3.65
7:20AM
3.51
7:54PM
3.34
8:06AM
3.27
8:54PM
3.05
9:13AM
3.09
10:22PM
2.90
10:45AM
3.06
11:54PM
2.97
12:04PM
3.22
12:59AM
3.21
1:00PM
3.50
1:46AM
3.54
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:55PM
0.88
1:14AM
1.22
1:35PM
1.15
1:54AM
1.50
2:26PM
1.42
2:49AM
1.74
3:41PM
1.61
4:12AM
1.89
5:21PM
1.59
5:51AM
1.83
6:41PM
1.34
7:01AM
1.60
7:33PM
1.00
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Sunrise6:22--6:20--6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:07--
Sunset-7:53--7:54--7:57--7:59--8:00--8:02--8:05-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
cloud
light rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
Rain (mm)
------------123--4791
Temp. °C1212101617131310691091098766666
Feels °C (?)76514171282-2342425641-104
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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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