Creswell Beach surf break

Creswell Beach surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 09 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
9.6° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Creswell Beach in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 12) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 12th May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 15th May)6ft (1.8m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 15th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri night, min 5°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue morning, min 5°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
5
1.4
NNE
6
1.1
NE
6
0.7
ENE
5
0.3
NNE
11
1.4
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
8
1.2
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.9
N
5
1.6
N
6
1.6
NNE
6
1.8
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
8
1.3
NNE
8
1
NNE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
78
123
69
24
23
117
212
283
163
113
62
36
13
12
35
193
176
336
345
196
144
Wind (km/h)
30
NNE
30
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
15
ESE
25
NW
30
N
20
NNE
20
SW
25
WSW
30
WNW
25
WSW
20
W
25
N
35
NNW
30
NW
30
N
10
W
25
WSW
15
SW
15
SSW
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
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
1:45PM4.07m
2:23AM4.14m
2:33PM4.33m
3:06AM4.36m
Low Tide
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
7:49AM1.05m
8:14PM0.41m
8:35AM0.73m
8:59PM0.22m
light rain
light rain
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:09
5:07
5:05
5:03
5:01
5:00
4:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:55
8:58
9:00
9:01
9:04
9:06
9:07
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
4
2
Temp °C
7
7
7
7
11
9
7
8
10
14
14
9
9
9
8
9
9
8
7
9
11
1
2
2
4
7
4
-1
2
4
6
6
3
4
3
0
1
2
4
1
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.2
NNE
9
0.7
ENE
5
0.5
NE
5
0.7
N
9
1.2
NNE
8
0.9
NNE
8
0.7
NNE
8
0.5
N
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.2
N
8
1.3
NNE
8
1
NNE
8
Energy kJ
1
8
24
12
85
163
113
62
36
13
12
4
196
144
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
N
12
0.4
NNE
5
0.3
N
5
0.4
NNE
9
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
1
3
8
4
33
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNE
11
0.3
NNE
11
Energy kJ
12
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
5
1.4
NNE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.4
NNE
5
1.6
NNE
7
1.6
NNE
8
0.3
SW
2
0.5
W
3
0.7
WNW
3
0.6
W
3
0.4
W
3
0.3
N
3
0.9
N
5
1.6
N
6
1.6
NNE
6
1.8
NNE
7
1.7
NNE
8
Energy kJ
78
123
69
117
212
283
1
4
10
7
3
1
35
193
176
336
345
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
384
1087
405
364
82
98
27
27
0
21
343
25
653
589
298
518
595
0
0
0
20
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
2
1
3
3
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
9
9
5
4
5
9
9
9
5
6
6
5
5
5
4
5
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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