Criccieth surf break

Criccieth surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 27 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
13.6° C
(Which is 2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Criccieth this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Criccieth in the next 16 days are 0.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 1st Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSE on Fri night, fresh winds from the S by Mon morning).

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
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)
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
6
0.2
ESE
2
0.1
W
16
0.7
SW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
11
1.1
SW
6
0.9
SW
7
0.8
SW
10
0.9
SW
6
0.4
WSW
9
0.6
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
1
1
1
5
17
8
8
12
9
9
29
54
51
89
79
117
66
30
54
39
Wind (km/h)
10
E
10
E
15
E
10
SSE
10
SSW
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSW
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSE
30
S
25
S
20
SSW
10
SW
20
SSW
25
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
on
High Tide
6:05AM3.59m
6:35PM3.50m
6:52AM3.69m
7:17PM3.70m
7:34AM3.79m
7:55PM3.86m
8:13AM3.86m
8:31PM3.98m
8:50AM3.90m
9:07PM4.04m
9:26AM3.89m
9:42PM4.05m
10:01AM3.82m
10:17PM4.01m
Low Tide
1:19PM0.83m
1:39AM0.98m
2:02PM0.81m
2:22AM0.88m
2:40PM0.80m
3:00AM0.81m
3:13PM0.80m
3:35AM0.75m
3:46PM0.82m
4:10AM0.74m
4:19PM0.85m
4:46AM0.76m
4:54PM0.89m
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rain showers
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light rain
heavy rain
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:03
5:01
5:01
5:00
4:58
4:58
4:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:24
9:25
9:27
9:29
9:30
9:30
9:31
1
1
5
11
5
1
2
3
Temp °C
22
24
20
21
18
13
15
15
12
15
15
14
14
15
14
15
15
13
14
14
13
22
24
19
20
18
10
13
13
10
13
12
11
12
13
11
11
11
9
11
11
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
4
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.4
WSW
4
0.1
SW
14
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
WSW
12
0.4
WSW
12
0.6
SW
5
0.3
WSW
11
0.9
SW
6
0.5
SW
7
0.6
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
10
Energy kJ
1
1
1
5
5
8
8
5
4
9
29
54
18
24
66
21
54
39
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
15
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
14
0.2
WSW
9
0.4
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.4
WSW
9
0.3
NW
4
0.1
NW
4
Energy kJ
1
1
4
12
9
8
8
51
10
30
3
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
9
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
3
0.4
ESE
3
0.2
ESE
2
0.2
SSW
2
0.7
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
1.1
SW
6
0.9
SW
7
0.8
SW
10
0.6
WNW
5
0.8
SW
5
Energy kJ
1
3
1
1
17
6
4
9
18
89
79
117
14
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
147
147
198
297
314
289
314
282
138
151
152
69
269
269
69
309
269
51
23
297
298
Best forecast wave conditions in Lleyn Peninsula
Rating
(10 max)
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
3
2
3
4
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
7
9
9
6
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
7
7
4
4
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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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