Criccieth surf break

Criccieth surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 30 May 2026 BST
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Criccieth surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Criccieth sea temperature is
14.5° C
(Which is 2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Criccieth surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, WSW swell with 394 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Criccieth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Criccieth in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 4th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the SW by Wed afternoon).

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.3
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.6
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.6
WSW
6
0.6
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
8
1.4
SW
6
1.8
WSW
7
1.8
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
10
8
29
54
98
31
23
19
41
25
35
53
23
133
343
334
225
169
35
20
5
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
SSW
15
S
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
S
20
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
WSW
10
W
5
SW
25
S
30
SW
30
WSW
25
WSW
20
SSW
25
SE
40
SSW
40
SW
30
SW
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
High Tide
8:13AM3.86m
8:31PM3.98m
8:50AM3.90m
9:07PM4.04m
9:26AM3.89m
9:42PM4.05m
10:01AM3.82m
10:17PM4.01m
10:36AM3.71m
10:53PM3.93m
11:11AM3.57m
11:30PM3.83m
11:49AM3.41m
00:10AM3.70m
Low Tide
3:13PM0.80m
3:35AM0.75m
3:46PM0.82m
4:10AM0.74m
4:19PM0.85m
4:46AM0.76m
4:54PM0.89m
5:25AM0.81m
5:32PM0.96m
6:07AM0.90m
6:11PM1.04m
6:50AM1.00m
6:52PM1.14m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:00
4:58
4:58
4:56
4:56
4:54
4:54
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9:29
9:30
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:34
9:35
3
1
1
4
6
12
2
1
8
1
3
Temp °C
15
14
13
14
14
13
13
14
14
14
14
14
13
15
13
13
14
14
13
13
12
13
12
11
12
12
11
10
13
13
14
13
14
9
10
7
8
10
7
5
5
5
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.3
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
5
0.6
WSW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.6
SW
5
0.2
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
6
0.1
NW
4
0.6
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
12
0.6
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
Energy kJ
5
4
29
15
85
31
23
19
9
25
1
53
13
29
35
20
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
W
14
0.1
SW
10
0.1
W
13
0.4
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
9
7
8
54
11
4
4
3
23
16
16
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
Energy kJ
10
8
4
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
4
0.6
WSW
11
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SSE
3
0.8
SW
5
0.6
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SSE
3
1.4
SW
6
1.8
WSW
7
1.8
WSW
7
1.7
WSW
6
1.3
WSW
7
Energy kJ
16
98
22
19
3
41
35
7
3
133
343
334
225
169
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
2
3
1
1
Distance (km)
145
23
69
23
298
69
158
145
266
23
23
23
214
342
469
269
145
389
470
389
258
Best forecast wave conditions in Lleyn Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
5
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
4
7
4
6
5
5
5
4
8
4
9
5
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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