Surf Forecasts:
Whitley Bay surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNE swell with 270 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Whitley Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Whitley Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whitley Bay in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitley Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here, and I’ve got to level with you. The outlook for Whitley Bay over the next 16 days is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of underwhelming conditions, with only a couple of fleeting moments that might get you out of the car. The water temp is sitting at 60°F, which is about 1°F above average for this time of year – nothing wild, just a touch warmer than usual.
The first real chance to even think about paddling out comes very late in the game. From now until around the 17th of August, it’s a bleak run. There are days of tiny, weak swell with poor winds, and a lot of “poor surf conditions” flagged. You’ll see a few energy spikes, like the 5ft NNE swell on Thursday afternoon the 6th (moderate energy at 270), but that’s cross-on and messy. Even the Friday morning the 7th with a 3ft NNE swell and clean cross-off wind only gets a “surfable but ordinary” label – the energy is weak (105), so it’s small and uninspiring. Honestly, for most of the first week, the breaks are barely worth a look.
The only standout in the whole window is Monday afternoon the 17th of August. Whitley Bay wakes up a bit with a 4ft swell from the NE, period around 7 seconds. The combined energy is a solid 128 (moderate), and the wind turns glassy – that’s a major positive. The wave comment says “surfable but very ordinary conditions,” but with the glassy surface, it’ll be the cleanest surf of the whole period. The swell direction is close to the optimum NNE, so it’ll wrap in okay. This is the best on offer, but don’t expect epic barrels – it’s a small, clean day for a longboard or a funboard. Crowds are “sometimes” an issue here, so you might have company.
Other than that, Tuesday morning the 18th shows a 4ft NE swell with cross-off wind and moderate energy (107), but it’s still flagged as “poor surf conditions.” The wind is 16 mph from the WNW, which is a bit punchy.
So, bottom line: if you’re desperate, wait for the 17th of August afternoon. The glassy conditions will make it the most user-friendly session of the lot. Everything else is a write-off. Whitley Bay is inconsistent at the best of times, and this stretch proves it – a few hopeful bumps but nothing to travel for. Keep your eye on the forecast, because it can change, but right now, it’s a quiet spell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed night, light winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | N 8 | ESE 5 | N 8 | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
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 kJ | 23 | 21 | 11 | 142 | 270 | 167 | 105 | 81 | 42 | 15 | 8 | 24 | 26 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 22 | 31 | 43 | 41 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:54PM4.24m | 9:11AM4.49m | 9:52PM4.10m | 10:18AM4.27m | 11:03PM4.02m | 11:39AM4.16m | 00:21AM4.09m | 1:02PM4.23m | 1:33AM4.31m | 2:15PM4.45m | 2:35AM4.62m | 3:15PM4.71m | 3:28AM4.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:46PM1.22m | 2:58AM1.58m | 3:39PM1.45m | 3:59AM1.74m | 4:47PM1.66m | 5:20AM1.80m | 6:11PM1.76m | 6:52AM1.67m | 7:34PM1.67m | 8:10AM1.34m | 8:41PM1.47m | 9:11AM0.96m | 9:35PM1.23m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — |
mm | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 13 | 13 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 10 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 6 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | — | NNE 5 | N 6 | NNE 10 | N 9 | N 9 |
| kJ | 23 | 21 | 11 | 142 | 270 | 167 | 105 | 81 | 42 | 15 | 8 | 24 | 26 | 7 | 2 | — | 6 | 22 | 31 | 43 | 41 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | E 5 | NE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 4 | NE 9 | SE 4 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 6 | N 10 | N 6 | — | — |
| kJ | 22 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 6 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 6 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 9 | N 9 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | — | N 11 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | W 4 | — | — | W 2 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | WSW 2 | SSE 3 | — | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | W 3 | NW 3 | ESE 5 | — | — | E 2 | SE 3 |
| kJ | 3 | 16 | 32 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 240 | 235 | 509 | 2 | 88 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 59 | 316 | 399 | 109 | 235 | 275 | 406 | 622 | 573 | 68 | 52 | 376 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for Whitley Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whitley Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whitley Bay 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 (Whitley Bay) 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).
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