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Crackington Haven surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
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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
14.3° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Crackington Haven surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 12s period, W swell with 3,675 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 11s 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 Friday (May 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crackington Haven in the next 16 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 29th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackington Haven over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
W 9 | W 9 | WSW 16 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 11 | |
27 | 25 | 26 | 33 | 46 | 83 | 61 | 125 | 604 | 678 | 702 | 553 | 466 | 224 | 284 | 466 | 511 | 526 | 528 | 660 | 2708 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 4:47PM6.19m | 5:06AM6.29m | 5:26PM6.40m | 5:45AM6.43m | 6:03PM6.57m | 6:22AM6.53m | 6:39PM6.68m | 6:58AM6.57m | 7:15PM6.71m | 7:34AM6.52m | 7:51PM6.66m | 8:10AM6.41m | 8:28PM6.55m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:39AM1.44m | 10:59PM1.43m | 11:17AM1.31m | 11:37PM1.27m | 11:53AM1.20m | 00:13AM1.14m | 12:28PM1.14m | 00:49AM1.08m | 1:03PM1.12m | 1:25AM1.09m | 1:39PM1.17m | 2:01AM1.17m | 2:14PM1.27m | 2:38AM1.31m | |||||||
5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 8 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 3 | |
Temp °C | 22 | 19 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
20 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 12 | W 12 | — | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | — |
27 | 25 | 14 | 15 | 23 | 47 | 61 | 117 | 604 | 678 | — | 553 | 466 | 224 | 98 | — | — | 526 | 212 | 151 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — |
5 | 10 | 26 | 33 | 46 | 83 | 47 | 125 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | 18 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 8 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 5 | 24 | 26 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | WSW 6 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | — | WSW 9 | W 9 | W 11 |
— | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 702 | — | — | 113 | 284 | 466 | 511 | — | 528 | 660 | 2708 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 83 | 90 | 83 | 34 | 0 | 6 | 34 | 10 | 46 | 46 | 34 | 10 | 226 | 46 | 99 | 190 | 34 | 502 | 480 | 345 |
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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.











