Wansbeck Estuary Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.16° N 1.52° W

Wansbeck Estuary Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Wansbeck Estuary sea temperature is
15.0°C
0.4° 

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 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, ENE swell with 122 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ENE 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Wansbeck Estuary in the next 16 days are 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 29th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Thu morning).

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28
Saturday
29
Sunday
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Monday
31
Tuesday
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Direction
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ENE
7
1
ENE
8
0.7
ENE
8
0.6
N
6
0.7
NNE
6
0.6
NNE
6
0.5
N
6
0.5
N
7
0.5
NNE
7
0.6
NNE
7
0.6
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7
0.5
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.3
NNE
7
0.3
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8
0.3
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8
0.2
N
12
0.2
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11
0.3
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10
0.2
N
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
122
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37
33
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Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
WSW
10
W
15
ENE
10
N
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
NW
20
WNW
10
NW
15
W
25
SW
30
W
10
W
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
WSW
35
WSW
35
W
30
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High Tide
4:24PM4.10m
4:27AM4.48m
4:55PM4.21m
4:58AM4.57m
5:26PM4.26m
5:31AM4.58m
5:59PM4.24m
6:07AM4.49m
6:34PM4.13m
6:46AM4.32m
7:13PM3.95m
7:31AM4.06m
8:00PM3.71m
Low Tide
10:26PM0.63m
10:51AM0.13m
10:58PM0.53m
11:23AM0.08m
11:30PM0.50m
11:55AM0.12m
00:04AM0.53m
12:30PM0.27m
00:40AM0.63m
1:07PM0.51m
1:20AM0.79m
1:51PM0.82m
2:08AM1.02m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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14
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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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