Criccieth Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Wales – Lleyn)
| Name: | Criccieth |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NNE |
Criccieth on Lleyn is a fairly exposed beach break that has inconsistent surf. Summer in particular tends to be flat. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the optimum swell angle is from the southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Surfable at all stages of the tide. It very rarely gets crowded here.
Overall Criccieth 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.
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Also see Criccieth surf quality by season and Criccieth surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Criccieth |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Criccieth:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Harlech | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | Llandanwg | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Pontllyfni | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Trefor | 11 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Dinas Dinlle | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Criccieth: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 44 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 64 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Liverpool Buoy | 68 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 99 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 211 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Criccieth: |
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| Closest tide station | Barmouth, Wales | 15 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Barmouth, Wales | 15 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Holyhead, Wales | 33 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Llandudno, Gwynedd, Wales | 33 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Holyhead, Wales | 33 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Criccieth: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 116 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 147 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 147 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 149 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 154 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Criccieth: |
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| Closest city location | Criccieth (United Kingdom) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Porthmadog (United Kingdom) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Pwllheli (United Kingdom) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Blaenau-Ffestiniog (United Kingdom) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Barmouth (United Kingdom) | 12 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Criccieth is Hawarden Airport (CEG) in England, 86 km (53 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Criccieth is Liverpool Airport (LPL), also in England, 101 km (63 miles) away.
- Third is Blackpool Airport (BLK) in England, 123 km (76 miles) away.
- Isle Of Man Airport (IOM) in England is 133 km (83 miles) away.
- Manchester Airport (MAN), also in England is the fifth nearest airport to Criccieth and is 137 km (85 miles) away.




