Crackington Haven Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Cornwall North)
Photo credit: Mike Bird
Surf Break: Crackington Haven
| Name: | Crackington Haven |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Crackington Haven in North Cornwall is an exposed beach break that has reasonably consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Ideal winds are from the southeast with some shelter here from north winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west northwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. It's sometimes crowded here. Watch out for rocks.
Overall Crackington Haven Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The figure shows the range of swells directed at Crackington Haven over a normal year. ... (show all text)
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Also see Crackington Haven surf quality by season and Crackington Haven surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Crackington Haven |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Crackington Haven:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Milook | 4 mi |
| Second closest break | Widemouth Bay | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Bossiney Haven | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Bude | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Crooklets-Bude | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Crackington Haven: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 63 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 78 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 96 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 108 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 192 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Crackington Haven: |
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| Closest tide station | Devonport, England | 32 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Devonport, England | 32 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 40 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Ilfracombe, England | 40 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 59 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Crackington Haven: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 266 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 292 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 292 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 293 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 299 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Crackington Haven: |
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| Closest city location | Bude (United Kingdom) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Flexbury (United Kingdom) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Camelford (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Holsworthy (United Kingdom) | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Launceston (United Kingdom) | 14 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Crackington Haven is St Mawgan (Newquai) Airport (NQY) in England, 41 km (25 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Crackington Haven is Plymouth Airport (PLH), also in England, 52 km (32 miles) away.
- Third is Exeter Airport (EXT) in England, 87 km (54 miles) away.
- Swansea Airport (SWS) in Wales is 104 km (65 miles) away.
- Cardiff Airport (CWL), also in Wales is the fifth nearest airport to Crackington Haven and is 117 km (73 miles) away.
