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Whitley Bay surfForecast / North East England / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 27 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Whitley Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Whitley Bay sea temperature is
11.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Whitley Bay surf forecast from 27 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, ESE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 28 May, 7PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, ESE swell with 120 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with ESE 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 (May 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be 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 Thursday (May 28) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 29th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 29th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 28th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitley Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
E 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | N 7 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | N 13 | N 12 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 | |
6 | 7 | 17 | 105 | 77 | 18 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:17AM4.25m | 2:26PM4.42m | 2:56AM4.37m | 3:08PM4.47m | 3:32AM4.48m | 3:48PM4.49m | 4:07AM4.56m | 4:25PM4.48m | 4:40AM4.60m | 5:03PM4.45m | 5:14AM4.60m | 5:39PM4.38m | 5:48AM4.54m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:14PM1.19m | 8:32AM1.52m | 8:56PM1.17m | 9:13AM1.36m | 9:32PM1.16m | 9:51AM1.23m | 10:06PM1.17m | 10:27AM1.13m | 10:39PM1.20m | 11:01AM1.08m | 11:13PM1.25m | 11:37AM1.07m | 11:47PM1.34m | 12:12PM1.10m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 4:39 | — | — | 4:37 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:35 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:33 | — | — | 4:31 |
 | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:32 | — | — | 9:34 | 9:35 |
— | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 11 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 |
6 | 6 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 5 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | — | ESE 4 | N 12 | N 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | SE 4 | NNE 8 | NNE 7 | NNE 8 | N 8 |
 kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 77 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | 8 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 19 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | — | N 7 | — | N 13 | — | — | — | — | N 9 | NNE 8 | SE 5 | N 4 | SE 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 13 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 5 | SE 4 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ESE 4 | SE 4 | ESE 6 | — | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | — | SE 3 | — | N 3 | — | — | SE 3 |
| kJ | 6 | 7 | 17 | 105 | — | 5 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 8 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 277 | 327 | 413 | 603 | 0 | 236 | 509 | 252 | 316 | 366 | 316 | 295 | 292 | 292 | 276 | 275 | 318 | 366 | 318 | 395 | 275 |
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Information about the Whitley Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Whitley Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Whitley Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Whitley Bay surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Whitley Bay) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Whitley Bay may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
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