Crackington Haven Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.74° N 4.64° W

Crackington Haven Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crackington Haven sea temperature is
18.1° C
1.6° 

Crackington Haven surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Crackington Haven surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, W swell with 373 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with W swell.

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 Monday (Aug 03) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crackington Haven in the next 16 days are 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1PM. 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 Tuesday (Aug 04) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 5th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackington Haven over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for your local stretch.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – we’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead. The first proper nod to any surf doesn’t come until the 12th of August, so we’re looking at a solid 10-day gap of nothing worth paddling out for. The early days are a write-off with tiny, gutless swells and onshore junk. Patience is the name of the game.

We’re talking about Crackington Haven, a beginner-friendly spot that’s wide open to the west. The water is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need the thickest suit.

The first flicker of life shows up on Monday morning, the 12th of August. A tiny 2ft swell from the west with a light cross-offshore breeze from the ESE. The energy is weak (85), but it’ll be clean. The morning of Tuesday the 13th is a carbon copy – 2ft west swell, clean, glassy conditions. These are your only real windows for a slide, but you’ll be scratching for scraps.

The biggest bump in the whole forecast comes on Saturday morning, the 15th of August. We see a 5ft swell from the WNW, with a moderate cross-offshore wind. The combined energy climbs to 206 – moderate, but still clean. However, at 5ft, it’s getting a bit punchy for the beginners who usually love this break, and the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit choppy and gutless despite the size. The 5ft on the Saturday afternoon is similar, but a cross-shore wind will chop it up.

If I had to pick the standout, I’d say the Monday morning, the 12th of August is your best bet. It’s nothing special, but it’s clean, small, and the most surfer-friendly window we’ve got. The Saturday morning, the 15th of August has the most size, but it’s a week and a half out, so keep your expectations in check. For the rest of the time, the wind is a problem, and the swell is either too small or too messy.

Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the SW by Tue afternoon).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night).

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High Tide
9:01PM7.15m
9:19AM6.83m
9:37PM6.99m
9:57AM6.65m
10:17PM6.73m
10:40AM6.39m
11:03PM6.38m
11:31AM6.07m
00:00AM6.00m
12:35PM5.77m
1:14AM5.71m
1:56PM5.66m
2:41AM5.69m
Low Tide
3:10AM0.68m
3:22PM0.78m
3:45AM0.84m
3:59PM1.00m
4:25AM1.10m
4:43PM1.29m
5:12AM1.44m
5:38PM1.64m
6:13AM1.79m
6:50PM1.93m
7:34AM2.02m
8:20PM1.99m
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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.

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