Creswell Beach surf break

Creswell Beach surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 BST
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Creswell Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Creswell Beach sea temperature is
9.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 1st May)4.5ft (1.4m) 6s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 30th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.9
ESE
5
1.4
ESE
6
1.4
SE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
E
5
1.2
NNE
5
1.4
NE
6
1
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
6
0.6
NNW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
72
46
39
25
23
40
123
135
53
52
38
11
5
2
69
123
88
61
43
16
17
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
5
NE
15
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
10
S
15
SSE
15
SE
10
W
15
W
5
S
20
NE
25
NNE
15
NE
10
S
10
SW
15
WSW
15
W
20
NW
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
on
on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
2:29AM3.94m
2:32PM4.11m
3:05AM4.08m
3:12PM4.21m
3:38AM4.17m
3:50PM4.26m
4:10AM4.20m
4:26PM4.25m
4:42AM4.17m
5:01PM4.17m
5:14AM4.08m
5:37PM4.02m
5:47AM3.95m
Low Tide
8:23PM0.53m
8:41AM0.96m
9:01PM0.46m
9:17AM0.77m
9:35PM0.44m
9:49AM0.63m
10:06PM0.47m
10:21AM0.55m
10:38PM0.55m
10:53AM0.53m
11:10PM0.68m
11:26AM0.58m
11:43PM0.84m
12:01PM0.70m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
light rain
heavy rain
light rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
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5:30
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:16
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8:35
8:37
8:38
8:40
8:43
8:45
8:46
8:49
1
24
1
Temp °C
7
7
8
8
8
9
9
9
15
16
15
16
15
9
8
8
8
13
14
10
10
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
11
14
12
13
13
5
2
4
5
9
10
6
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNE
10
0.5
NNE
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.6
ESE
5
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
1.1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.1
N
7
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
E
5
0.1
N
12
1
NNE
7
0.8
NNE
7
0.7
NNE
7
0.4
NNE
6
0.2
N
9
Energy kJ
72
46
39
25
22
13
12
91
53
1
38
11
5
2
3
88
61
43
16
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
5
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
NNE
8
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
SE
4
0.6
E
5
0.3
ESE
4
0.2
NNE
10
0.2
N
9
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
11
13
23
5
1
1
16
4
9
6
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
9
0.3
N
9
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
Energy kJ
8
16
2
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ENE
4
0.3
ENE
5
0.6
E
6
0.9
ESE
5
1.4
ESE
6
1.4
SE
6
0.9
ESE
6
0.3
NNE
2
1.2
NNE
5
1.4
NE
6
0.4
NE
6
0.3
W
2
0.6
NNW
5
Energy kJ
10
4
24
40
123
135
52
1
69
123
11
1
17
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
266
17
265
265
29
302
386
0
28
78
174
217
265
265
265
265
0
0
21
90
628
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
4
5
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
8
8
6
5
6
6
7
5
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
4
4
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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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