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Crackington Haven Surf Forecast
/ Cornwall (North) (60 surf breaks) /
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Crackington Haven surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 10 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Crackington Haven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Crackington Haven sea temperature is
12.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crackington Haven this week:
The surf forecast for Crackington Haven over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crackington Haven in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 13th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackington Haven over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat night, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Tue night, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the ENE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
NNW 7 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 5 | W 19 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | NNW 5 | W 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 12 | |
64 | 77 | 100 | 32 | 15 | 11 | 7 | 14 | 69 | 458 | 672 | 536 | 176 | 89 | 42 | 33 | 14 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 29 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 12:31PM5.11m | 1:05AM5.38m | 1:46PM5.25m | 2:16AM5.63m | 2:53PM5.63m | 3:16AM6.05m | 3:48PM6.13m | 4:09AM6.55m | 4:37PM6.67m | 4:57AM7.03m | 5:22PM7.15m | 5:44AM7.41m | 6:07PM7.51m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21AM2.37m | 6:48PM2.43m | 7:37AM2.23m | 8:03PM2.23m | 8:43AM1.88m | 9:05PM1.84m | 9:37AM1.41m | 9:58PM1.36m | 10:25AM0.94m | 10:46PM0.87m | 11:11AM0.52m | 11:32PM0.44m | 11:55AM0.23m | 00:17AM0.15m | |||||||
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 | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | N 5 | N 5 | W 18 | W 12 | — | — | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 12 |
 kJ | 64 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 11 | — | — | 536 | 176 | 89 | 30 | 23 | 14 | 26 | 14 | 13 | 29 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 18 | — | — | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | WNW 9 | W 8 | NNW 5 | N 5 | W 13 | W 14 | W 8 |
| kJ | 9 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 33 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 19 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 15 | W 14 | W 9 | W 13 | — | W 13 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | — | 3 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | N 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | — | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 16 | 77 | 100 | 32 | 15 | — | 4 | 14 | 69 | 458 | 672 | — | 69 | 22 | 42 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 654 | 480 | 8 | 84 | 274 | 239 | 107 | 480 | 444 | 813 | 797 | 45 | 85 | 61 | 8 | 6 | 87 | 267 | 88 | 267 | 90 |
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Information about the Crackington Haven Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Crackington Haven provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crackington Haven can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crackington Haven surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Crackington Haven) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Crackington Haven may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near Crackington Haven, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Bude which is 12 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Bodmin which is 29 km (18 miles) away, Padstow, Bideford and Par.
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