Harlech Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(United-Kingdom – Wales – Mid)
| Name: | Harlech |
|---|---|
| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Harlech in Mid Wales is a fairly exposed beach break that does not work very often. Summer in particular tends to be flat. Offshore winds blow from the east. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell direction is from the southwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Watch out for dangerous rips.
Overall Harlech 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 Harlech surf quality by season and Harlech surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Harlech |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Harlech:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Llandanwg | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Criccieth | 6 mi |
| Third closest break | Barmouth | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Llwyngwril | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Abersoch | 16 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Harlech: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Aberporth Buoy | 41 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | M2 Lambay Buoy | 69 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Liverpool Buoy | 71 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Pembroke Buoy | 96 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 208 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Harlech: |
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| Closest tide station | Barmouth, Wales | 9 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Barmouth, Wales | 9 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Llandudno, Gwynedd, Wales | 36 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Llandudno, Gwynedd, Wales - READ flaterco.com/pol.h | 36 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Holyhead, Wales | 39 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Harlech: |
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| Closest ski area | Raise (United Kingdom) | 120 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Yad Moss (United Kingdom) | 149 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Harwood Common (United Kingdom) | 150 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Weardale Ski Club (United Kingdom) | 151 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Allenheads (United Kingdom) | 156 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Harlech: |
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| Closest city location | Porthmadog (United Kingdom) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Barmouth (United Kingdom) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Criccieth (United Kingdom) | 7 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Dolgellau (United Kingdom) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Pwllheli (United Kingdom) | 12 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Harlech is Hawarden Airport (CEG) in England, 85 km (53 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Harlech is Liverpool Airport (LPL), also in England, 101 km (63 miles) away.
- Third is Blackpool Airport (BLK) in England, 126 km (78 miles) away.
- Manchester Airport (MAN) in England is 136 km (84 miles) away.
- Swansea Airport (SWS) in Wales is the fifth nearest airport to Harlech and is 138 km (86 miles) away.
