Bamburgh
United Kingdom · Atlantic Europe
Right now
DrizzleWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.8m NNE
Wind: 15 km/h W (offshore)
Beach faces: E
Offshore wind (blowing from land to sea). Ideal conditions, holding up wave faces for cleaner surf.
Swell is coming in at an oblique angle, some refraction expected.
Today hour by hour
Updated 08:40Expected crowds
Prediction model v15amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- Cold water (10°C). 5/4mm wetsuit, booties and gloves.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
1.2m swell at 9s. Moderate winds. Water temperature 10°C.
AI-generated summary for Bamburgh. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Bamburgh
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Today around 6pm (score: 32). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastWater quality
5 nearby outfallsUpdated 08:40
Daily score breakdown
This week is looking about average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Bamburgh.
What's driving it
Recent form
Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Bamburgh
Bamburgh is an exposed, highly scenic beach break located on the Northumberland coast of the United Kingdom, set against the backdrop of a formidable medieval fortress. The seafloor is composed entirely of a vast expanse of fine, hard-packed North Sea sand. The shifting nature of these sandbanks creates multiple, unpredictable A-frame peaks that break left and right across the bay. The wave dynamics rely entirely on short-period northerly or north-easterly wind swells generated by intense low-pressure systems over the North Sea. To achieve optimal, clean faces, a south-westerly offshore wind is essential to counteract the raw, frequently stormy marine conditions. The waves here are characteristically punchy and fast, breaking abruptly in the cold, dense water. While the sandy bottom is relatively forgiving, the severe water temperatures, strong littoral currents, and the rapid, steep nature of the drops make Bamburgh best suited for intermediate surfers. It requires high physical endurance, thick neoprene insulation, and the ability to rapidly read fluctuating, short-period wave geometry in challenging weather.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Bamburgh. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Bamburgh?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.