Creswell Beach surf break

Creswell Beach surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 07 May 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
9.7° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 12th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 11th May)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 13°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Sat afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue afternoon, min 4°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon morning).

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
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
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.4
NNE
11
0.8
ESE
5
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
1.2
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.8
ENE
5
0.3
NNE
11
1.2
NNE
5
2.2
NNE
10
2.2
N
9
1.4
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
7
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
9
1.4
NNE
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
18
39
33
28
27
16
62
166
114
33
23
57
935
800
237
138
63
29
47
42
117
Wind (km/h)
20
S
25
SSE
15
S
15
SW
10
SE
10
N
30
NNE
30
NNE
15
NE
5
NNE
20
SSE
30
N
35
NNW
30
N
5
WSW
15
WNW
30
W
30
WSW
25
W
20
N
45
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:38PM3.33m
7:47AM3.46m
8:34PM3.13m
8:44AM3.34m
9:45PM3.03m
9:52AM3.30m
10:59PM3.09m
11:01AM3.37m
00:03AM3.29m
12:02PM3.55m
00:55AM3.57m
12:55PM3.79m
1:40AM3.87m
Low Tide
1:23PM1.07m
1:36AM1.44m
2:15PM1.25m
2:26AM1.62m
3:18PM1.36m
3:31AM1.73m
4:29PM1.34m
4:48AM1.73m
5:38PM1.18m
6:00AM1.59m
6:36PM0.93m
6:59AM1.35m
7:27PM0.66m
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part cloud
clear
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
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5:13
5:11
5:09
5:07
5:05
5:03
5:01
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8:52
8:53
8:55
8:58
9:00
9:01
9:04
2
5
4
3
1
1
3
1
Temp °C
12
13
11
13
12
9
7
7
7
8
11
7
7
8
7
13
14
9
10
9
8
6
9
7
9
10
6
0
0
2
4
8
-1
-2
0
4
6
7
1
3
4
-1
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
6
0.4
NNE
11
0.8
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
5
0.4
ESE
4
0.4
ESE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
NNE
9
0.8
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
5
0.2
ESE
5
0.2
E
6
1.9
NNE
9
1.4
NNE
8
1.1
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
NNE
7
0.5
N
10
0.5
N
9
Energy kJ
18
39
33
9
7
7
1
8
33
20
3
3
547
237
138
63
29
47
42
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
8
0.4
NNE
10
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
N
12
0.4
N
5
0.3
NNE
11
0.4
N
9
Energy kJ
14
32
28
27
16
11
8
23
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
11
0.3
NNE
11
0.3
N
4
Energy kJ
5
24
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
3
0.8
ESE
5
1.1
SE
5
0.6
SE
4
1.2
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
6
1.3
NE
6
0.4
ESE
5
1.2
NNE
5
2.2
NNE
10
2.2
N
9
0.3
W
2
0.6
W
3
0.6
WSW
3
0.5
W
3
0.3
NNE
2
1.4
NNE
5
Energy kJ
1
24
58
14
62
166
114
8
57
935
800
1
7
8
6
1
117
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
374
65
65
29
262
384
384
267
267
17
28
156
350
364
0
2
98
130
1408
590
611
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
6
7
6
7
8
9
9
5
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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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