Surf Forecasts:
Crackington Haven surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNW swell with 113 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crackington Haven this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crackington Haven in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackington Haven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and I’ve been staring at the charts for Crackington Haven. This is one of those outlooks where I wish I had better news. The next 16 days are looking pretty grim for any kind of decent surf.
The whole stretch is a flat spell. There’s a gap of basically the entire forecast period with no real waves to speak of. The swell is consistently tiny, rarely getting above 2 ft, and most of the time it’s waist-high at best. The swell period is often short, under 10 seconds, so the waves are weak and lack any punch. The wind is almost always from the wrong direction, onshore or cross-onshore from the NNW or WNW, which keeps the surface choppy and messy. The combined wave energy is very low, only hitting triple digits once, and even then it’s just 102 – barely moderate. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at about 64°F.
There is one small window that might get a second look. On the morning of Tuesday, July 21st, we have a period of glassy conditions with a light easterly wind. The swell is only 2 ft from the NNW with a poor period of 5 seconds, but that glassy surface will make it look clean. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, and the waves will be tiny, clean, and weak. The combined energy is still very low at 40. You’ll be on a longboard, just getting a few small rides. The crowds are only *sometimes* an issue here, so you might have it to yourself.
The mornings of Friday, July 24th, and Saturday, July 25th also offer glassy conditions, but the swell is even smaller, barely 1 ft. It’s practically flat, so unless you’re just looking to sit on your board in the sun, it’s not worth the effort.
The rest of the forecast is a story of onshore winds, rain, and zero swell. By the end of the month, on July 29th, the wind really howls from the W at 28 mph, and the combined energy finally hits 102, but it’s a sloppy, strong cross-onshore mess. The swell is still only 2 ft. This setup is less for surfing and more for the kite surfers to have a go. For paddle surfing, it’s a forgettable period.
Hang tough, it has to get better than this.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 4 | NNW 4 | W 9 | W 11 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 4 | NNW 5 |
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 kJ | 5 | 5 | 10 | 25 | 34 | 62 | 10 | 12 | 21 | 7 | 10 | 40 | 22 | 17 | 23 | 31 | 32 | 113 | 35 | 9 | 10 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 8:50PM7.66m | 9:13AM7.14m | 9:33PM7.37m | 9:56AM6.81m | 10:17PM6.94m | 10:40AM6.41m | 11:01PM6.43m | 11:26AM5.98m | 11:49PM5.92m | 12:17PM5.59m | 00:45AM5.47m | 1:18PM5.29m | 1:53AM5.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:39PM0.27m | 3:08AM0.26m | 3:22PM0.48m | 3:51AM0.57m | 4:05PM0.83m | 4:34AM0.99m | 4:49PM1.25m | 5:18AM1.45m | 5:36PM1.71m | 6:06AM1.90m | 6:31PM2.11m | 7:04AM2.26m | 7:37PM2.40m | ||||||||
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 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:16 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 6 | W 7 | W 9 | NNW 4 | W 11 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 10 | 40 | 22 | 10 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 10 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 13 | W 13 | — | W 14 | — | W 7 | W 19 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | — | — | W 15 | W 15 | W 15 | W 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | — | 4 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 18 | W 18 | — | W 16 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | ENE 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | N 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 4 | 10 | 25 | 34 | 62 | 1 | 12 | 21 | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 31 | 32 | 113 | 35 | 9 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 295 | 1759 | 405 | 412 | 522 | 399 | 274 | 88 | 295 | 104 | 399 | 399 | 27 | 83 | 27 | 282 | 522 | 293 | 52 | 544 | 415 |
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