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Crackington Haven Surf Forecast
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Crackington Haven surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
12.2° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Sunday (May 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 17th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 20th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 13th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crackington Haven over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Tue afternoon, min 8°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NW on Wed morning, light winds from the NE by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 8 | W 7 | W 5 | WNW 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 10 | |
22 | 143 | 867 | 875 | 640 | 537 | 368 | 108 | 97 | 112 | 42 | 27 | 15 | 34 | 71 | 496 | 332 | 639 | 450 | 435 | 712 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:16AM6.05m | 3:48PM6.13m | 4:09AM6.55m | 4:37PM6.67m | 4:57AM7.03m | 5:22PM7.15m | 5:44AM7.41m | 6:07PM7.51m | 6:30AM7.63m | 6:52PM7.70m | 7:16AM7.65m | 7:38PM7.71m | 8:04AM7.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05PM1.84m | 9:37AM1.41m | 9:58PM1.36m | 10:25AM0.94m | 10:46PM0.87m | 11:11AM0.52m | 11:32PM0.44m | 11:55AM0.23m | 00:17AM0.15m | 12:39PM0.10m | 1:03AM0.03m | 1:25PM0.14m | 1:51AM0.10m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:24 |
 | 8:54 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:04 | 9:05 |
— | — | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Temp °C | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 |
7 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 18 | W 16 | SW 16 | W 16 | W 15 | W 15 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NNW 5 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 13 | W 6 | — | WNW 11 | W 11 | — | W 9 | WSW 10 |
 kJ | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 75 | 73 | 17 | 27 | 27 | 4 | 34 | 58 | — | 135 | 639 | — | 435 | 712 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 14 | W 14 | W 14 | W 8 | N 5 | W 9 | W 7 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 15 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | W 5 | W 4 | — | W 12 | W 8 | — | W 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 22 | 143 | 867 | 875 | 640 | 537 | 368 | 108 | 97 | 112 | — | — | 15 | 8 | — | 496 | 332 | — | 450 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 487 | 484 | 867 | 349 | 794 | 221 | 233 | 94 | 295 | 281 | 83 | 410 | 231 | 83 | 266 | 238 | 238 | 34 | 201 | 230 | 362 |
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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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