Crackington Haven surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 28 May 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
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: Wednesday 3 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, W swell with 2,241 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Saturday (May 30) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 30th May)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 3rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 3rd Jun)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), 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
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
2
!
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
W
14
0.4
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.7
W
8
0.8
W
10
1.5
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.2
W
7
1.8
W
8
1.8
W
8
2
WSW
8
3.5
W
10
2.5
W
11
2.2
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
27
25
26
33
46
83
63
117
604
678
714
641
394
388
130
407
448
547
2180
1858
1233
Wind (km/h)
15
S
25
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
10
W
5
NW
5
WSW
10
W
15
SW
20
WSW
25
WSW
20
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
30
WSW
25
WNW
30
WNW
20
SSW
30
SW
35
WSW
35
SW
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
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
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
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9:16
9:17
9:19
9:20
9:21
9:22
9:22
8
5
2
3
1
Temp °C
22
18
13
14
14
13
16
16
15
15
15
14
16
16
14
14
14
14
15
15
13
20
15
12
12
12
12
14
13
13
12
12
11
14
13
9
10
9
10
11
9
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
9
0.4
W
9
0.3
W
9
0.6
W
6
0.6
W
6
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.8
W
10
1.5
W
12
1.6
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.3
W
11
1.3
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
2.5
W
11
Energy kJ
27
25
14
22
24
61
63
117
604
678
641
394
388
123
6
5
1858
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
W
14
0.4
W
12
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.5
W
13
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
Energy kJ
5
10
26
33
46
83
48
88
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
8
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
Energy kJ
5
24
26
24
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
3
0.4
WSW
4
1.6
W
12
0.3
SSW
2
1.2
W
7
1.8
W
8
1.8
W
8
2
WSW
8
3.5
W
10
2.2
W
11
Energy kJ
7
6
714
1
130
407
448
547
2180
1233
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
3
1
Distance (km)
201
306
90
83
34
0
0
34
10
232
190
34
10
10
526
99
96
34
345
501
475
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
5
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
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 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).

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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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