Surf Forecasts:
Whitley Bay surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, ENE swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with ENE 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 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Whitley Bay in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Whitley Bay over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, Rusty here again. Let’s break down the Whitley Bay stretch in terms you might be more used to. It’s a long, quiet spell to start.
For about a week and a half, the energy is almost non-existent. Water temp is around 59°F, which is pretty normal for the season. We’re looking at a big run of flat, clean days with nothing to ride. That dry spell runs right through until the morning of Monday, September 7th.
On Monday, September 7th, we finally see a pulse. The morning offers up 4ft from the NNE, with a short period of 8 seconds and combined energy of 220. The wind is light offshore from the SW, so it’ll be clean, but the waves are ordinary. The afternoon holds 4ft from the NNE, but the period drops to 7 seconds. It’s surfable, but nothing special.
Tuesday, September 8th, gets bigger and messier. The morning brings 6ft from the NNE, energy of 373, with a 12 mph cross-off wind from the WNW. The afternoon bumps up to 8ft from the N, with 650 energy, but a cross-shore wind from the NW at 12 mph puts a chop on it. That’s getting too big (over 5ft) for the beginners.
The real standouts are Wednesday, September 9th, and Thursday, September 10th. Wednesday morning is the big one for the experts: a clean 10ft swell from the NNE, with a period of 10 seconds and a massive 1601 combined energy. The wind is a light cross-off from the WNW. This is serious size, well over 8ft, so only the most experienced should even look at it. The afternoon is a bit onshore.
The absolute best session of the whole forecast is Thursday, September 10th. The morning is glassy – dead calm wind, 8ft from the NNE at 9 seconds, and a combined energy of 1755. That glassy surface on a big, powerful swell is a rare treat. The afternoon is still excellent, with 8ft and a light cross-off wind. After that, it drops right off and goes flat again.
For the learners, the clean 4ft on Monday the 7th is your safest option, even with the short period. And don’t forget, when the waves finally show up at Whitley Bay, so do the crowds.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 92 | 77 | 130 | 51 | 47 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 7 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:42PM4.79m | 4:47AM5.08m | 5:13PM4.89m | 5:20AM5.22m | 5:45PM4.93m | 5:53AM5.26m | 6:18PM4.89m | 6:29AM5.21m | 6:54PM4.78m | 7:08AM5.05m | 7:35PM4.60m | 7:54AM4.78m | 8:22PM4.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:40AM0.82m | 10:50PM1.10m | 11:12AM0.68m | 11:22PM0.99m | 11:46AM0.62m | 11:53PM0.95m | 12:19PM0.65m | 00:27AM0.98m | 12:55PM0.78m | 1:03AM1.09m | 1:33PM1.00m | 1:44AM1.27m | 2:17PM1.31m | 2:33AM1.50m | |||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:53 | — |
mm | 3 | 3 | — | — | 1 | 5 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 5 | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | N 7 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | S 4 | N 11 | N 10 | N 7 |
| kJ | 92 | 77 | 130 | 51 | 47 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 24 | 22 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NE 8 | NNE 5 | N 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | E 4 | SE 6 | NNE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | SE 5 | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | N 7 | SE 6 | S 6 | N 10 |
| kJ | 1 | 18 | 8 | 19 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 7 | — | — | S 6 | SE 5 | NE 6 | NE 8 | N 9 | N 8 | SE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | N 7 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | SSE 4 | ESE 3 | — | — | WNW 3 | W 3 | W 3 | W 3 | — | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | WSW 2 |
| kJ | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 3 | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 238 | 376 | 366 | 314 | 416 | 318 | 292 | 73 | 778 | 332 | 316 | 413 | 413 | 292 | 623 | 318 |
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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).
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