Surf Forecasts:
Crackington Haven surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, WNW swell with 330 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. 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 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackington Haven over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here, checking in from the North Cornwall coast. Let's see what Crackington Haven has cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I've got to be honest – the next week and a half is a pretty grim stretch for a paddle. We're looking at a long, frustrating run of tiny, weak waves and dodgy winds. From Friday the 24th right through to the end of the month, it's all small, messy, and mostly onshore. Honestly, you're better off leaving the board at home. There's a glimmer of hope on Tuesday morning the 28th with a glassy surface and a light SW breeze, but the swell is a pathetic 2ft from the west with a period of just 6 seconds, giving us a combined energy of only 37 – that's barely a ripple. It's pretty heartbreaking to see, but it is what it is.
Then things start to look a little more promising. Rolling into the first weekend of August, we get a pulse of proper energy. On Saturday morning the 1st of August, the swell picks up to 5.2ft from the west, with a period of 12 seconds. That's a solid groundswell, and the combined energy jumps to 714 (moderate wave energy). The wind is a light cross-onshore, so it'll be a bit bumpy, but the size is there. It's a marginal call, but for this stretch, it's the best we've got. The water is about a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, sitting around 63.5°.
Now, the standout session in this whole 16-day window actually looks like it could be early on Tuesday the 4th of August. The wind swings around to a cross-offshore from the SSW, which will clean things right up. The swell holds at 3.6ft from the west, with a 9-second period, and the energy is a steady 190. It's a beginner-friendly spot here, so that size is manageable, and with clean conditions, it could be a fun little session. The crowds can be an issue here sometimes, so get in early.
After that, it's a bit of a mixed bag again. The wind gets strong and messy, with some rain showers rolling through on the 5th of August. The swell actually gets a bit bigger, hitting 5.9ft from the west, but with a strong cross-onshore wind, the surface will be lumpy and challenging. For the more experienced surfers, there might be some power in those waves, but for a beginner spot like this, it's not the best call.
So, to wrap it up: the next week is a write-off. The best bet for a clean, fun wave is the early morning of Tuesday the 4th of August. The Saturday the 1st has the most size, but it's a bit messier. Keep your eyes on the forecast, because after this dry spell, things are trying to get going.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NW by Sun morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 6 | WNW 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 9 |
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 kJ | 7 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 37 | 152 | 285 | 319 | 149 | 86 | 38 | 78 | 22 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 22 | 36 | 18 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross |
High Tide | 2:30PM5.18m | 3:07AM5.16m | 3:42PM5.31m | 4:14AM5.35m | 4:41PM5.60m | 5:06AM5.66m | 5:28PM5.97m | 5:50AM6.00m | 6:09PM6.35m | 6:28AM6.33m | 6:46PM6.69m | 7:03AM6.59m | 7:20PM6.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:52PM2.47m | 9:26AM2.43m | 10:03PM2.32m | 10:29AM2.21m | 10:59PM2.02m | 11:19AM1.88m | 11:45PM1.67m | 12:00PM1.52m | 00:24AM1.32m | 12:37PM1.19m | 1:00AM1.02m | 1:11PM0.92m | 1:33AM0.80m | ||||||||
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 | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:13 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 4 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 6 | W 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 7 | W 9 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 52 | 86 | 26 | 78 | 22 | 14 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 22 | 36 | 18 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | — | W 9 | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 3 | — | 15 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | — | 7 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | — | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 5 | — | 13 | 37 | 152 | 285 | 319 | 149 | — | 38 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 431 | 475 | 832 | 402 | 513 | 797 | 791 | 94 | 34 | 266 | 0 | 40 | 83 | 16 | 87 | 90 | 35 | 35 | 412 | 323 | |
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