Criccieth Surf Break

Lat Long: 52.91° N 4.19° W

Criccieth Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Criccieth sea temperature is
16.7°C
1.9° 

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


Criccieth surf forecast from 30 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 2 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, SW swell with 304 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Criccieth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Criccieth in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 2nd Oct)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Fri morning, light winds from the NNW by Sat morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
30
Thursday
1
Friday
2
Saturday
3
Sunday
4
Monday
5
Tuesday
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
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0
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0
0
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Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SW
11
1.1
SW
11
1
WSW
11
1
SW
10
1.1
SW
6
1.5
SW
8
1.6
SW
8
1.3
WSW
8
0.6
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
9
0.4
SW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
W
8
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.7
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WSW
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
595
268
238
216
67
257
304
198
52
30
19
6
2
8
16
25
38
27
6
2
Wind (km/h)
30
S
10
SW
20
WSW
25
SSW
25
S
35
S
30
SSW
15
W
10
NNW
10
NW
5
E
5
S
10
SSW
10
S
15
S
15
S
15
S
10
SSW
15
NNE
15
NNE
Wind State
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
off
off
High Tide
11:18PM4.43m
11:38AM4.24m
00:03AM4.07m
12:26PM3.92m
00:56AM3.64m
1:23PM3.56m
2:02AM3.22m
2:38PM3.28m
3:33AM2.99m
4:14PM3.28m
5:08AM3.10m
5:35PM3.55m
Low Tide
5:41PM0.52m
6:06AM0.72m
6:26PM0.76m
6:53AM1.03m
7:32PM1.03m
8:06AM1.33m
9:01PM1.23m
9:40AM1.48m
10:36PM1.22m
11:11AM1.40m
00:00AM0.98m
12:25PM1.14m
1:05AM0.65m
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Temp °C
17
14
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Feels °C
12
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11
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8
6
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Information about the Criccieth Surf forecast

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

Criccieth is 4 km (2 miles) from Porthmadog. If you plan a holiday in Lleyn Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Porthmadog. Porthmadog has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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