Surf Forecasts:
Whitley Bay surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, NNE swell with 106 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 11 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m 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 0.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 11th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitley Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, mates, Rusty here. Let's get down to it. I've scanned the charts for Whitley Bay, and I've got to tell you, it's looking bleak for a good long while. We're in for a proper flat spell, the kind that tests your patience.
The first stretch, right through the week, is a total loss. From the 8th out to the 19th, we're talking about nothing but tiny, grovelly junk. Swell heights are stuck under a foot, and the energy readings are pitiful. There's a little bump on the morning of Tuesday the 11th, maybe 2ft from the north with a 7-second period and a weak energy reading of 81. It looks clean enough with a light offshore, but it's gutless. The wind swings onshore that afternoon and chops it up anyway.
The rest of the week is more of the same—small, mostly north-northeast swells that never get their act together. Water temp is around 60°, which is pretty average for this time of year, so you won't be freezing, but you won't be surfing either.
Now, for the one and only highlight. It's on Friday the 21st, about ten days away. Finally, the swell machine wakes up. The morning shows a 5ft wave from the north-northeast with an 8-second period. The energy meter jumps to 291, which is a solid moderate reading. But, there's a catch. The wind is going to be cross-shore, so expect some texture on the face. The notes say it's "marginal" with questionable tides. It's not going to be a classic, but it's the only game in town. It might be a bit heavy for the beginners, but for the rest of you, this is your window. The afternoon drops back to 5ft and the wind turns onshore, so it's all about the morning session.
The swell fades out again after that. The 22nd and 23rd drop back down to under 3ft, and the winds go cross-onshore, turning it into a choppy mess.
So, that's the story. A long, flat run with one potential morning of fun on the 21st. If you're itching, that's the day to circle. Otherwise, it's time to find something else to do. As always, the forecast can change, so I'll be watching. But for now, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | ESE 5 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 4 | N 8 | NNE 5 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 5 | NNE 8 | NNE 9 | ESE 5 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 |
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 kJ | 9 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 48 | 52 | 82 | 73 | 51 | 53 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 40 | 34 | 19 | 17 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 11:39AM4.16m | 00:21AM4.09m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:11PM1.76m | 6:52AM1.67m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | SE 4 | ESE 5 | SE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | NNE 5 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | SE 5 | N 8 | NNE 8 | SE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 9 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 48 | 52 | 82 | 73 | 22 | 31 | 11 | 34 | 16 | 11 | 7 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 9 | NNE 6 | NNE 9 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 10 | NNE 9 | — | — | NNE 8 | — | — | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 10 | ESE 5 | E 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 28 | — | — | 51 | — | — | 5 | 6 | 40 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 9 | NNE 7 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | — | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 9 | NNE 12 | — | — | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | 15 | — | — | 4 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | — | — | W 2 | W 2 | N 3 | E 4 | ESE 2 | SE 2 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 5 | SE 6 | — | — | — | WNW 3 | WNW 2 | WNW 3 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 42 | 53 | 53 | 85 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 316 | 321 | 175 | 332 | 240 | 363 | 332 | 379 | 59 | 0 | 415 | 83 | 66 | 88 | 113 | 39 | 52 | 252 | 415 | 820 | 406 |
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