Creswell Beach surf break

Creswell Beach surfForecast / North East England / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 29 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
8.9° 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 Friday (May 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m 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 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore 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)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 1st May)4ft (1.2m) 6s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.6
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NNE
5
0.5
N
6
0.6
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.4
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.8
N
4
0.8
NNE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
25
24
32
77
102
40
37
24
11
5
2
4
9
16
16
16
20
8
22
65
Wind (km/h)
15
E
15
ESE
10
ESE
20
SE
30
SE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
WNW
15
NNE
20
ENE
15
ENE
15
NE
5
NE
15
SE
10
SSW
15
WSW
20
WSW
25
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
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
6:14PM3.82m
Low Tide
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
00:17AM1.03m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
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5:30
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:22
5:20
5:16
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8:37
8:38
8:40
8:43
8:45
8:46
8:49
1
Temp °C
8
8
8
10
9
9
15
17
16
17
17
9
8
8
8
9
10
11
13
13
8
3
3
4
4
2
5
10
15
14
14
15
6
4
4
4
7
6
8
8
9
2
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
1
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.1
N
7
0.6
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
N
12
0.4
NNE
5
0.5
N
6
0.6
E
5
0.6
E
5
0.4
NNE
8
0.2
NNE
9
0.2
N
9
0.8
NNE
7
Energy kJ
39
25
23
13
12
66
40
1
24
11
5
2
3
7
16
16
16
20
8
7
65
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ESE
6
0.2
ENE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.2
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
N
11
0.1
N
10
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
NNE
6
0.4
E
5
0.1
NE
5
0.1
N
6
Energy kJ
13
2
1
4
1
2
2
13
12
7
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
9
0.3
NNE
8
0.1
E
6
0.1
SE
5
0.1
SE
6
0.1
SE
5
Energy kJ
6
14
1
1
1
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
5
0.6
E
6
0.6
ESE
6
0.8
ESE
5
1.1
ESE
6
1.2
SE
6
0.8
ESE
6
0.4
NE
4
0.5
E
4
0.6
E
4
0.4
W
3
0.5
W
3
0.8
N
4
Energy kJ
8
24
24
32
77
102
37
4
9
13
2
5
22
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
265
302
265
302
325
0
196
265
217
265
302
265
267
267
302
418
390
353
197
82
21
Best forecast wave conditions in North East England
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
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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