Harlech Surf Break

Harlech Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 52.84° N 4.12° W

Issued: 6 pm 21 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Harlech sea temperature is
15.7° C

2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Harlech surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Harlech surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 28 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, WSW swell with 67 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 28 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Harlech this week:

The surf forecast for Harlech over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Harlech in the next 16 days are 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 28th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 28th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 28th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Thu afternoon).

Sun
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
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
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.4
S
3
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
5
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
4
9
15
34
54
44
27
11
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
ENE
5
ESE
5
SW
5
ESE
5
WNW
5
WNW
10
NE
5
ENE
0
WNW
15
E
15
E
20
SE
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
20
S
25
S
15
SSW
10
S
5
S
Wind State
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
2:10AM3.71m
2:49PM3.15m
3:15AM3.46m
3:58PM3.09m
4:24AM3.32m
5:04PM3.14m
5:28AM3.29m
6:01PM3.27m
6:23AM3.34m
6:49PM3.43m
7:10AM3.44m
7:32PM3.60m
7:53AM3.55m
Low Tide
8:49PM1.04m
9:35AM0.86m
9:44PM1.20m
10:31AM1.04m
10:46PM1.31m
11:30AM1.16m
11:55PM1.33m
12:32PM1.21m
1:02AM1.27m
1:28PM1.18m
1:57AM1.16m
2:15PM1.12m
2:42AM1.03m
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clear
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4:50
4:50
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
4:52
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9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
9:45
 mm
2
2
Temp °C
21
19
25
26
25
25
24
22
27
29
27
29
32
28
20
19
18
15
15
13
19
Feels °C
22
19
28
28
27
28
27
25
30
33
30
29
33
26
18
18
16
12
13
12
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
SW
7
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
W
16
0.3
SW
7
0.2
WSW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
Energy kJ
5
5
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
1
5
7
5
27
11
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
7
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
8
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
2
2
2
1
2
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
2
2
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
2
0.2
ESE
2
0.4
ESE
3
0.5
SE
3
0.4
S
3
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
5
0.8
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
Energy kJ
1
1
3
5
4
9
15
34
54
44
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
346
308
346
346
346
358
509
318
636
437
337
306
329
263
245
288
245
128
374
125
125
Best forecast wave conditions in Mid Wales
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
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Information about the Harlech Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Harlech provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Harlech can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Harlech 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 (Harlech) 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 Harlech 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.

Harlech is 9 km (6 miles) from Porthmadog. If you plan a holiday in Mid Wales, 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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