Surf Forecasts:
Whitley Bay surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 253 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 7 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s 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 Friday (Aug 07) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitley Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this 16-day window for Whitley Bay is a tough one to call. The forecast shows a long stretch of tiny, weak, and messy waves, with very little to get excited about for the first week and a half. There’s a real gap in proper surf here, with almost nothing worth paddling out for until well into the second week.
The whole period kicks off with a classic flat spell. From Friday the 31st of July right through to the morning of Thursday the 6th of August, we’re looking at wave heights barely scraping 1ft, with short periods and combined energy rarely breaking 20 (weak). The wind is mostly cross-off or glassy, which is a tease because the ocean just isn’t offering any push. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so at least you won’t freeze waiting for a set.
The first real blip of interest comes on the morning of Friday the 7th of August. We finally see a little pulse of 3ft swell from the NNE, with a 7-second period and glassy conditions from a light SSW wind. The combined energy is still only 69 (weak), but it’s the most surfable we’ve seen. The wind is glassy, and that’s a major positive for clean faces. The break is exposed to the NNE, so that matches up nicely. It’s an inconsistent spot, so don’t expect a packed lineup, but you might find a few fun little peelers. A beginner could handle this, but it’s not going to blow anyone’s mind.
The only other faint glimmer shows up on the morning of Tuesday the 11th of August. We see a similar 3ft NNE swell, again with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy bumps up to 101 (moderate), and the wind is cross-off from the SSE, keeping the surface clean. It’s still “very ordinary” but it’s surfable. Again, nothing special, but for a spot that’s starved for waves, it’s a brief window.
After that, the energy drops back to nothing, and we’re left with tiny, onshore slop through the rest of the period. Honestly, the best advice I can give is to keep an eye on the forecast, because this is a classic “wait and see” scenario. The long-range outlook is promising but still uncertain. For now, the standout session is the morning of Friday the 7th of August. If you’re desperate, that’s your best bet for a clean, small wave.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | E 4 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | NNE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 6 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 30 | 94 | 215 | 212 | 131 | 74 | 64 | 78 | 37 | 18 | 46 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:14AM4.84m | 5:41PM4.64m | 5:46AM4.93m | 6:14PM4.65m | 6:20AM4.97m | 6:48PM4.61m | 6:55AM4.95m | 7:25PM4.53m | 7:34AM4.86m | 8:06PM4.40m | 8:18AM4.70m | 8:54PM4.24m | 9:11AM4.49m | 9:52PM4.10m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:39AM0.84m | 11:48PM1.18m | 12:13PM0.79m | 00:21AM1.17m | 12:47PM0.80m | 00:54AM1.20m | 1:23PM0.88m | 1:30AM1.29m | 2:02PM1.02m | 2:10AM1.42m | 2:46PM1.22m | 2:58AM1.58m | 3:39PM1.45m | 3:59AM1.74m | |||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | 8 | 7 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 7 | NNE 9 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | N 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | ENE 5 | NNE 7 |
| kJ | 6 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 24 | 50 | 215 | 212 | 131 | 24 | 13 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 46 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | — | — | — | N 10 | N 7 | NW 3 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | — | — | — | — | NNE 7 | ESE 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 43 | 28 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | WNW 3 | — | — | — | ESE 3 | E 4 | E 6 | — | — | — | E 6 | E 6 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | 1 | 30 | 94 | — | — | — | 74 | 64 | 78 | 37 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 375 | 413 | 363 | 612 | 626 | 316 | 292 | 292 | 295 | 297 | 295 | 295 | 379 | 83 | 4 | 121 | 423 | 423 | 486 | 483 | 52 |
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