Creswell Beach Surf Break

Lat Long: 55.24° N 1.55° W

Creswell Beach Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 16 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Creswell Beach sea temperature is
14.7° C
0.3° 

Creswell Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Creswell Beach surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, N swell with 632 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period with NNE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Creswell Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Creswell Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Creswell Beach in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 21st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 21st Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Creswell Beach over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:34PM4.25m
6:41AM4.53m
7:12PM4.02m
7:23AM4.21m
7:51PM3.75m
8:07AM3.84m
8:34PM3.47m
8:58AM3.48m
9:26PM3.21m
10:03AM3.19m
10:37PM3.04m
11:28AM3.05m
00:02AM3.04m
Low Tide
12:26PM-0.02m
00:33AM0.58m
1:02PM0.29m
1:10AM0.76m
1:39PM0.66m
1:48AM0.99m
2:17PM1.05m
2:30AM1.25m
3:02PM1.41m
3:24AM1.50m
4:05PM1.70m
4:45AM1.68m
5:41PM1.81m
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Information about the Creswell Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Creswell Beach provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Creswell Beach can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Creswell Beach 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 (Creswell Beach) 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 Creswell Beach 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.

Creswell Beach is 13 km (8 miles) from Bedlington. If you plan a holiday in North East England, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bedlington. Bedlington has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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