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Criccieth Surf Forecast
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Criccieth surfForecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 15 Jul 2025 BST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Criccieth this week:
The surf forecast for Criccieth over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Criccieth in the next 12 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 22) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 16th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 22nd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Criccieth over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 |
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| Energy (?) | 913 | 233 | 40 | 21 | 7 | 57 | 56 | 40 | 51 | 46 | 28 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 16 | 27 | 13 | 22 | 26 | 38 | 75 | 108 | 128 | 302 | 176 | 64 | 49 | 286 | 163 | 38 | 40 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | glass | glass | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:10AM 4.32 | 12:35PM 3.78 | 12:57AM 4.16 | 1:26PM 3.63 | 1:50AM 3.93 | 2:24PM 3.47 | 2:52AM 3.70 | 3:32PM 3.37 | 4:05AM 3.54 | 4:47PM 3.40 | 5:21AM 3.53 | 5:56PM 3.57 | 6:29AM 3.65 | 6:57PM 3.83 | 7:27AM 3.82 | 7:50PM 4.10 | 8:18AM 3.98 | 8:39PM 4.35 | 9:04AM 4.08 | 9:24PM 4.51 | 9:48AM 4.11 | 10:06PM 4.57 | 10:29AM 4.06 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:49PM 0.73 | 7:30AM 0.56 | 7:30PM 0.85 | 8:14AM 0.69 | 8:15PM 0.99 | 9:03AM 0.85 | 9:12PM 1.13 | 10:03AM 1.01 | 10:26PM 1.22 | 11:20AM 1.11 | 11:58PM 1.18 | 12:43PM 1.08 | 1:22AM 0.98 | 1:54PM 0.92 | 2:27AM 0.70 | 2:50PM 0.73 | 3:20AM 0.44 | 3:38PM 0.56 | 4:07AM 0.26 | 4:20PM 0.45 | 4:50AM 0.17 | 4:58PM 0.41 | 5:29AM 0.19 | |||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sun 27 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:22 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:26 |
| Sunset | 9:35 | - | - | 9:34 | - | - | 9:32 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:30 | - | - | 9:29 | - | - | 9:28 | - | - | 9:25 | - | - | 9:24 | - | - | 9:23 | - | - | 9:22 | - | - | 9:21 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 3 | 1 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 5 | 2 | - | - | - | - | 13 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 10 | - | - | - | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | 8 |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed afternoon, min 13°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 13°C on Tue afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the W by Fri night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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