Whitley Bay Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, listen up. I’m calling it as I see it for Whitley Bay. You’re staring down a long, flat spell for the next two weeks. The first real surf recommendation isn’t until Monday, August 10th, so that’s a solid gap of about two weeks with nothing worth getting wet for. The whole place is just starved of any push.

For the first spot I’ll talk about, Whitley Bay, the water’s sitting at 61°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year. Not a bad thing, but it’s the only bit of good news for a while.

From Monday, July 27th, right through to Sunday, August 9th, the swell is tiny – mostly 0.7 ft to 2 ft, with periods around 7 to 9 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak, hardly ever cracking 50 (54 is the highest in that stretch). The wind is often offshore or cross-off, which keeps the surface clean, but with nothing to ride, it’s just a flat, polished lake. The later days, like August 4th and 5th, see a bit of onshore wind, which just adds insult to injury. There’s nothing happening here.

Then, on Monday, August 10th, things finally wake up. The morning brings a solid 8 ft swell from the north with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy jumps to 1050 – that’s a big jump in power. The wind is fresh offshore from the southwest, which will keep the waves clean. This is a standout option, but I have to be honest: 8 ft is more than 5 ft, so it’s going to be for the experienced lads only – too much for beginners. The period is short, so it’ll be a bit of a lumpy, disorganised wave, but the offshore wind will tidy it up. The afternoon is similar, with 7 ft and a slightly longer period at 9 seconds, energy dropping to 692 but still serious. The direction is right on the optimum for the spot. This is your best bet, but it’s a late call – keep an eye on it.

Tuesday, August 11th, still has size, 6 ft to 6 ft, with a period of 10 seconds in the morning, which is a bit longer. The wind swings cross-off from the west, so it’ll be clean, but the energy is dropping to 611 and 517. Still a solid session for the experienced, but the swell is on the way down. The afternoon has a risk of thunderstorms, which is a bit gnarly.

So, to sum it up: there’s a long, dry spell of two weeks, then a brief but punchy window on the 10th and 11th of August. If you’re waiting, the 10th morning is the standout – big, clean, and mean. Don’t hold your breath for anything else.

Rusty.

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