Crackington Haven surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 16 Jan 2026 GMT
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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
9.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crackington Haven this week:

The surf forecast for Crackington Haven over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crackington Haven in the next 12 days are 3.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 23) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 17th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Best Surf 6AM (Sat 17th Jan)8ft (2.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 23rd Jan)11ft (3.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackington Haven over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat morning, min 6°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (gales from the SSE on Tue night, calm by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
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Rating
(10 max)
!
4
4
3
2
2
1
1
2
4
1
0
0
0
0
4
4
3
3
4
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.3
W
2
W
1.5
W
1.1
W
1
W
0.8
W
0.8
W
1.4
W
1.6
WNW
1.9
W
1.9
W
2.2
W
2.1
SSW
2.3
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
2.3
W
1.7
W
2.3
W
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)151413121111101111161615141211111211121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)34062048135962828422712814943213311745161418601320123017361438136587414693512
Wind
(km/h)
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
ESE
10
ESE
0
SW
0
ENE
5
N
5
W
10
S
35
SSE
50
S
50
S
45
S
50
SSE
15
SE
5
S
10
W
10
SSE
5
S
40
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffcross-
off
glassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
glasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:44AM
6.12
5:04PM
6.16
5:23AM
6.50
5:41PM
6.47
5:59AM
6.83
6:17PM
6.72
6:34AM
7.08
6:52PM
6.90
7:09AM
7.24
7:27PM
6.98
7:44AM
7.29
8:02PM
6.96
8:20AM
7.22
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:35PM
1.73
10:59AM
1.53
11:15PM
1.38
11:38AM
1.19
11:51PM
1.06
12:13PM
0.90
12:25AM
0.80
12:47PM
0.69
12:58AM
0.64
1:21PM
0.57
1:32AM
0.57
1:55PM
0.55
2:06AM
0.62
2:30PM
0.63
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
Sunrise-8:11--8:11--8:11--8:10--8:08--8:07--8:06-
Sunset--4:44--4:45--4:46--4:49--4:50--4:52--4:53
rain showers
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light rain
light rain
mod rain
light rain
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light rain
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Rain (mm)
1---1493---71565----85
Temp. °C71010788999710101010101098776
Feels °C (?)35536788741-111066545-4
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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 12 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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