Criccieth surf break

Criccieth surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 31 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 31 May 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, WSW swell with 460 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Criccieth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Criccieth in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 14°C on Tue night, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the W by Thu night).

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.4
WSW
11
0.9
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SW
6
0.7
SW
5
0.7
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
9
1.2
SW
5
1.9
SW
7
1.6
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
5
0.9
WSW
7
0.6
WSW
7
1
WSW
4
1.2
WSW
6
1.3
SW
5
1.6
SW
7
1.7
SW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
54
50
41
39
34
43
22
48
32
71
352
307
460
128
81
32
34
91
103
255
373
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
SSW
20
S
20
S
20
S
15
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
30
SSW
40
SW
30
WSW
35
WSW
35
SW
15
SW
20
SW
25
SW
25
SW
35
SSW
40
SSW
30
SSW
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
High Tide
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
12:31PM3.26m
00:54AM3.58m
Low Tide
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
7:36AM1.08m
7:37PM1.23m
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heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
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light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
clear
rain showers
rain showers
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part cloud
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
4:58
4:58
4:56
4:56
4:54
4:54
4:54
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9:30
9:30
9:31
9:32
9:34
9:35
9:36
1
9
14
14
2
8
2
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
14
14
13
14
15
14
14
15
14
14
14
12
13
13
11
12
14
12
14
14
13
12
12
11
11
13
12
13
13
13
8
7
6
7
6
6
7
9
7
6
6
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
5
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.7
SW
5
0.4
WSW
9
0.1
NW
4
0.4
WSW
11
0.6
WSW
7
0.3
NW
5
Energy kJ
18
50
24
23
11
4
22
32
1
45
32
3
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
0.3
WSW
11
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
13
0.2
WSW
9
Energy kJ
54
41
23
4
4
3
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
14
0.2
WSW
12
Energy kJ
4
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
6
0.8
SW
5
0.9
SW
5
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SW
6
0.8
WSW
4
0.7
WSW
7
0.7
WSW
4
1.2
SW
5
1.9
SW
7
1.6
WSW
8
1.5
WSW
10
1.5
WSW
5
0.9
WSW
7
0.5
NW
4
1
WSW
4
1.2
WSW
6
1.3
SW
5
1.6
SW
7
1.7
SW
8
Energy kJ
13
30
39
34
43
21
48
19
71
352
307
460
128
81
9
34
91
103
255
373
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
3
4
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
23
286
69
160
189
143
23
286
23
346
357
437
470
387
69
137
458
284
387
284
214
Best forecast wave conditions in Lleyn Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
3
1
3
3
2
1
4
2
2
2
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
5
9
6
6
9
9
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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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