Surf Forecasts:
Whitley Bay surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 6s period, SE swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period with N 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s is also forecast. 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 1.5m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitley Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for the Whitley Bay area over the next couple of weeks.
To be brutally honest, the outlook is a bit of a flat spell for the most part. We're looking at a long stretch of small, weak energy with wave heights barely pushing past 1 ft and combined swell energy mostly in the low double digits or less for the first week. The water temp is sitting at 60°, which is pretty much what you'd expect for this time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The first real chance of anything surfable doesn't arrive until Monday the 17th of August. That morning, we've got a 4 ft swell from the NNE, with a period of 8 seconds and a combined energy of 219 (moderate). The wind is offshore from the SSW, which is a major positive. It'll be clean, but the 4 ft size is right on the edge for a beginner spot. It's a little inconsistent here, and crowds are possible, so keep that in mind. The afternoon follows with a similar 4 ft swell, still offshore from the S, but the energy drops to 171.
After that, it's back to the small stuff. Tuesday the 18th drops to 3 ft, and then it's a steady decline into the 0.3 ft range for the rest of the second week, with energy readings barely hitting 30. The winds are mostly cross-off or light, but there's just no swell to work with. By the 23rd of August, we get a lift in wind speed up to 22 mph from the NE, but it's onshore and lumpy, making it a write-off for paddle surfing. It might look more interesting for kite surfing than a proper surf.
So, the standout, if you can call it that, is Monday the 17th. That's your only real window for a surf. It's not a classic, but it's the best we've got. The rest of the forecast is a long, quiet wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Tue night, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | ESE 4 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | N 8 | SE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 |
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 kJ | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 54 | 106 | 82 | 55 | 33 | 42 | 40 | 18 | 15 | 25 | 24 | 11 | 19 | 13 | 12 | 15 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:02PM4.23m | 1:33AM4.31m | 2:15PM4.45m | 2:35AM4.62m | 3:15PM4.71m | 3:28AM4.94m | 4:06PM4.94m | 4:16AM5.21m | 4:53PM5.07m | 5:00AM5.39m | 5:35PM5.10m | 5:42AM5.44m | 6:16PM5.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:34PM1.67m | 8:10AM1.34m | 8:41PM1.47m | 9:11AM0.96m | 9:35PM1.23m | 10:02AM0.61m | 10:22PM1.03m | 10:48AM0.38m | 11:04PM0.90m | 11:31AM0.28m | 11:44PM0.86m | 12:12PM0.33m | 00:22AM0.92m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — |
mm | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | N 3 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | NNE 7 | ESE 6 | E 6 | ESE 6 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | E 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 54 | 106 | 82 | 71 | 24 | 17 | 40 | 18 | 9 | 25 | 24 | 10 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | — | — | NNE 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 7 | SE 6 | NNE 9 | E 6 | ESE 6 | N 8 | N 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 8 | — | — | 55 | 33 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 8 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 11 | NNE 10 | SE 5 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | NE 4 | — | SE 3 | ESE 4 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 5 | — | — | ESE 5 | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 |
| kJ | — | 2 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 24 | 99 | 50 | 42 | — | — | 15 | — | 3 | 11 | — | — | 12 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 240 | 332 | 332 | 332 | 377 | 59 | 5 | 113 | 20 | 2 | 23 | 5 | 314 | 275 | 69 | 375 | 367 | 240 | 421 | 486 | 415 |
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