Surf spot

Bamburgh

Forecast conditions and map view for Bamburgh in UK, Borders and NE England. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: UK, Borders and NE England
Coordinates: 55.6121, -1.7166

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Wave period (s)	4.5	4.3	4.3	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.5	3.6	3.5	2.9	2.5	3	5.2	2.9	3.1	3.4	2.4	2.5	3	3.1	3	2.9	3	3.1	3.1	3.5	8.2	8.8	8.9	8.8	8.6	7.7	4.5	4.3	3.9	3.8	5	5.8	5.8	5.8	6	5.8	6	6.2	4.3	3.9	4	4.2	4.3	4.6	5.3	4.8	5	4.5	4.3	4
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Bamburgh, UK — Borders & North East England surf spot description

Bamburgh is a scenic, exposed North Sea beach break set beneath the iconic Bamburgh Castle on the Northumberland coast. It’s one of the most attractive surf locations in northeast England, with a long sandy beach, open exposure to North and North-East swells, and plenty of room for waves to spread out along the shore.

What it’s like

Break type: Mostly beach break, with shifting sandbanks
Wave quality: Can produce fun, clean peaks when sandbanks line up
Exposure: Very exposed to the North Sea, so it picks up swell well
Atmosphere: Dramatic and scenic, with a wide open beach and views of the castle

Conditions

Best swell direction: N to NE
Best wind direction: Usually W to SW offshore
Tide: Works best around mid tide, though conditions vary with sand movement
Wave size: Can handle small to solid surf, but is often best on waist- to head-high days

Hazards / considerations

Strong currents and rips can develop, especially on bigger swells
Shifting sandbanks mean the best takeoff spots can change
Being open to the North Sea, it can get cold, windy, and raw
Can be crowded on good days, though usually less busy than many southern UK spots

Best for

Intermediate surfers looking for a reliable northeast coast beach break
Surfers who don’t mind a bit of cold water and variable conditions
Those after a scenic session as much as a surf