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Criccieth Surf Forecast
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Criccieth surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 28 Jun 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Criccieth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Criccieth in the next 12 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 02) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 28th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Criccieth over the next 12 days.
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | - | - | 12 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| Energy (?) | 128 | 98 | 54 | 29 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 7 | 26 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:47AM 4.02 | 11:07PM 4.41 | 11:33AM 3.80 | 11:53PM 4.21 | 12:18PM 3.56 | 12:39AM 3.96 | 1:06PM 3.32 | 1:27AM 3.67 | 1:58PM 3.12 | 2:20AM 3.40 | 2:58PM 2.98 | 3:23AM 3.19 | 4:07PM 2.94 | 4:32AM 3.09 | 5:13PM 3.00 | 5:36AM 3.11 | 6:08PM 3.14 | 6:30AM 3.21 | 6:55PM 3.33 | 7:16AM 3.36 | 7:37PM 3.54 | 7:56AM 3.52 | 8:16PM 3.75 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:59PM 0.61 | 6:34AM 0.40 | 6:39PM 0.74 | 7:17AM 0.57 | 7:18PM 0.90 | 7:59AM 0.77 | 7:58PM 1.07 | 8:40AM 0.97 | 8:39PM 1.24 | 9:23AM 1.14 | 9:26PM 1.37 | 10:09AM 1.28 | 10:22PM 1.46 | 11:04AM 1.35 | 11:31PM 1.47 | 12:10PM 1.36 | 12:46AM 1.39 | 1:16PM 1.28 | 1:50AM 1.23 | 2:11PM 1.14 | 2:41AM 1.04 | 2:57PM 0.98 | 3:26AM 0.85 | |||||||||||||
Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 4:52 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:54 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:56 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 4:58 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - | 5:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:45 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:44 | - | - | 9:43 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:42 | - | - | 9:40 | - | - | 9:39 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 21 | 8 | 8 | 40 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 18 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Thu night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Fri morning, light winds from the N by Sun night). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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