Wansbeck Estuary surf break

Wansbeck Estuary surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 09 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
7.5° 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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period. 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 11) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 11th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 11th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 11th Apr)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu morning, min 2°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, fresh winds from the S by Sat night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 5°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Sun morning, calm by Mon night).

Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
ESE
0.6
E
0.6
E
0.5
E
0.6
E
1.7
SE
1.7
ESE
1.3
ESE
1.6
SE
0.7
E
0.4
NE
0.3
E
0.6
SE
1.2
ESE
0.8
ESE
0.8
E
0.9
ENE
0.7
NE
1.1
SE
0.7
SE
0.8
SE
Period(s) (?)667776887896666676556
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2725332737205347202058207248737478143733040
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSW
25
WSW
35
W
20
WNW
25
ESE
35
SSE
20
WNW
30
SW
35
S
35
SSW
40
SW
15
SSW
10
S
20
SE
5
ENE
5
NE
15
ESE
20
S
30
S
25
WSW
20
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
on
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
1:45PM
3.82
2:25AM
3.87
2:26PM
4.14
3:02AM
4.18
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
7:50AM
1.30
8:15PM
0.63
8:31AM
0.98
8:53PM
0.30
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise6:18--6:16--6:13--6:11--6:07--6:05--6:03--
Sunset-7:57--7:59--8:00--8:02--8:05--8:07--8:08-
cloud
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light rain
mod rain
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1311587769799799791010131311
Feels °C (?)94-340-102-2000443656675
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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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