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Harlech Surf Forecast / Wales – Mid / UK

26 km away, 52 min ago

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Harlech this week:
The surf forecast for Harlech over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Harlech in the next 12 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 31) at 12AM.
Wave Type | Time (GMT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Mon 6th Feb) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Best Surf | 12AM (Mon 6th Feb) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 1st Feb) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlech over the next 12 days.
Sun 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Fri 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 7 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 11 | 61 | 61 | 25 | 35 | 100 | 110 | 221 | 278 | 286 | 118 | 26 | 11 | 22 | 13 | 28 | 35 | 80 | 152 | 80 | 53 | 17 | 171 | 383 | 560 | 472 | 121 | 119 | 66 | 253 | 1127 | 1081 | 763 | 361 | 332 | 230 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:27AM 3.07 | 3:04PM 3.11 | 3:46AM 3.01 | 4:23PM 3.03 | 4:58AM 3.11 | 5:29PM 3.13 | 5:55AM 3.31 | 6:21PM 3.30 | 6:42AM 3.55 | 7:04PM 3.50 | 7:22AM 3.79 | 7:41PM 3.67 | 7:58AM 4.01 | 8:16PM 3.81 | 8:32AM 4.18 | 8:48PM 3.89 | 9:04AM 4.29 | 9:19PM 3.93 | 9:35AM 4.34 | 9:51PM 3.93 | 10:07AM 4.31 | 10:23PM 3.89 | 10:39AM 4.22 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:03PM 1.26 | 9:29AM 1.43 | 10:21PM 1.44 | 11:06AM 1.48 | 11:47PM 1.45 | 12:26PM 1.34 | 12:52AM 1.31 | 1:21PM 1.14 | 1:37AM 1.12 | 2:02PM 0.93 | 2:13AM 0.93 | 2:37PM 0.74 | 2:44AM 0.75 | 3:09PM 0.58 | 3:14AM 0.61 | 3:40PM 0.47 | 3:43AM 0.52 | 4:11PM 0.42 | 4:12AM 0.51 | 4:42PM 0.45 | 4:42AM 0.56 | 5:12PM 0.54 | 5:10AM 0.68 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Criccieth which is 9 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Harlech.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Fri 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Summary | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | some clouds | cloudy | rain shwrs | light rain | light rain | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | clear | some clouds | cloudy | cloudy | mod. rain | light rain | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | light rain |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
Temp. °C | 8 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
Low °C | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Feels °C (?) | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | -1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | -1 | 2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -2 | -4 | -5 | -2 |
Sunrise | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:56 | - | - | 7:54 | - | - | 7:52 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:43 |
Sunset | 4:54 | - | - | 4:57 | - | - | 4:59 | - | - | 5:00 | - | - | 5:02 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:07 | - | - | 5:08 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:12 | - | - | 5:14 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sun night, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Mon afternoon, strong winds from the W by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 12°C on Fri afternoon, min 7°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Wed afternoon, light winds from the SSW by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat afternoon, min 3°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Mild temperatures (max 8°C on Wed afternoon, min 4°C on Thu morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, strong winds from the SSW by Wed night). |
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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 12 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.