Crackington Haven surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 BST
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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
11.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 0.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Thu 30th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 4PM (Thu 30th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the ENE by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the SSW by Thu night).

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.8
NNW
5
0.3
WNW
15
0.5
W
14
0.8
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.8
WSW
7
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.3
W
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
26
47
36
33
26
42
97
209
239
232
125
85
84
73
51
54
73
69
35
12
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
10
NNW
5
NE
10
NNE
15
N
15
ENE
30
ENE
25
ENE
30
ENE
40
ENE
35
E
50
E
35
ESE
25
SE
5
SSW
20
SSW
15
WSW
20
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
15
NNE
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:50PM5.50m
3:18AM5.91m
3:53PM5.85m
4:14AM6.25m
4:41PM6.24m
4:59AM6.56m
5:21PM6.58m
5:37AM6.80m
5:56PM6.83m
6:12AM6.95m
6:30PM6.99m
6:46AM7.00m
7:02PM7.04m
Low Tide
9:11PM1.96m
9:48AM1.59m
10:09PM1.61m
10:37AM1.27m
10:54PM1.27m
11:16AM1.00m
11:32PM0.99m
11:51AM0.81m
00:06AM0.80m
12:22PM0.71m
00:38AM0.70m
12:53PM0.70m
1:09AM0.70m
cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:03
6:01
5:58
5:56
5:54
5:52
5:52
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8:30
8:31
8:32
8:35
8:37
8:37
8:39
1
6
1
3
Temp °C
15
15
13
15
15
12
10
12
11
16
17
14
15
15
13
15
14
11
9
9
8
13
13
11
12
12
9
4
6
5
8
10
5
9
10
11
12
11
8
3
3
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.8
NNW
5
0.4
WSW
8
0.5
W
14
0.8
W
13
0.9
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.9
W
7
0.7
W
6
0.4
W
5
Energy kJ
29
26
47
36
33
26
19
97
209
239
232
125
85
84
73
51
54
35
69
35
9
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.4
WSW
8
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WSW
7
0.3
NNW
5
0.1
W
19
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
W
15
0.3
W
10
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
8
Energy kJ
3
3
20
42
10
5
7
27
24
22
4
18
28
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
11
0.3
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.2
NNW
6
0.1
N
7
0.1
NE
5
Energy kJ
10
18
16
15
4
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.7
NE
4
1
NE
5
1
NE
4
1.1
E
4
0.9
ESE
4
0.7
SE
4
0.3
SW
2
0.7
WSW
4
0.8
WSW
7
Energy kJ
15
11
16
42
38
43
27
14
1
13
73
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
16
27
16
16
74
19
90
87
99
236
236
230
230
0
0
36
201
45
61
90
87
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
4
4
2
3
3
1
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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.

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