Surf Forecasts:
Whitley Bay surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SE swell with 104 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with SE 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 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s 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 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitley Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright mate, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Whitley Bay.
To be straight with you, it’s going to be a long, quiet stretch before anything worth getting wetsuited for shows up. From now until the morning of Thursday the 20th of August, it’s pretty much flat or junk. Tiny waves, weak energy, and winds that are all over the shop – nothing to get excited about. We’re talking a week of poor surf conditions, with swell heights barely scraping 2 ft most days and combined wave energy sitting in the low double digits (values like 12 to 68). You’d be chasing shadows.
Then, Thursday the 20th of August shows a spike in size – up to 6 ft from the NNE – but it comes with a strong 25 km/h north wind putting a nasty chop on it. The wave energy jumps to 395, but it’s messy, cross-onshore, and just not clean. Kite surfers might be interested, but for paddling, it’s a no-go.
Now, the standout. It’s a long way off, but Friday the 21st of August morning is where it’s at. The swell builds to a solid 7 ft from the NNE with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy hits a massive 1249 – that’s strong, powerful stuff. The wind? Dead calm. Glassy. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” For a beach break like Whitley Bay, that period isn’t too long, so it should hold shape. This is the one to circle on your calendar. It’s big enough that beginners might want to sit this one out – it’s more for the crew who know what they’re doing. The water temp is 59°, which is pretty much normal for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Sadly, the good window is short. By Friday afternoon the wind swings onshore, and Saturday the 22nd of August is onshore and lumpy again, with 5 ft but poor conditions. After that, it fades back into small, weak surf right through to the end of the period.
So, bottom line: one real highlight on the morning of the 21st of August. It’s a long way out, but it looks promising. Be patient, and if that forecast holds, you’ll want to be in the water.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | N 9 | NE 5 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
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 kJ | 36 | 25 | 83 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 25 | 15 | 38 | 35 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:06PM4.94m | 4:16AM5.21m | 4:53PM5.07m | 5:00AM5.39m | 5:35PM5.10m | 5:42AM5.44m | 6:16PM5.01m | 6:23AM5.35m | 6:55PM4.84m | 7:03AM5.15m | 7:34PM4.60m | 7:44AM4.84m | 8:14PM4.34m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:02AM0.61m | 10:22PM1.03m | 10:48AM0.38m | 11:04PM0.90m | 11:31AM0.28m | 11:44PM0.86m | 12:12PM0.33m | 00:22AM0.92m | 12:51PM0.51m | 00:58AM1.07m | 1:29PM0.79m | 1:35AM1.28m | 2:07PM1.14m | 2:14AM1.54m | |||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 21 | 23 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | N 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 5 | NNE 10 | NNE 4 | NNE 4 | NE 5 | N 9 | N 8 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | N 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 |
| kJ | 32 | 19 | 51 | 19 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 15 | 38 | 35 | 19 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 7 | N 7 | — | N 8 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | ESE 4 | NNE 9 | N 9 | N 9 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | — | NNE 9 | SE 4 | SE 4 | SE 5 |
| kJ | — | — | 11 | 4 | — | 6 | 19 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | 8 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 11 | — | SE 5 | NNE 3 | E 5 | E 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | ESE 5 | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | NE 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | SE 3 | SE 4 | — | — | W 3 |
| kJ | 36 | 25 | 83 | — | 15 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 191 | 88 | 0 | 235 | 275 | 109 | 367 | 787 | 509 | 824 | 809 | 363 | 363 | 375 | 152 | 375 | 175 | 175 | 56 | 240 | 275 |
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