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Harlech surfForecast / Wales – Mid / UK
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 BST
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 (Sep 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Harlech in the next 12 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 15th Sep) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlech over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 17°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the W on Mon afternoon, light winds from the S by Tue night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Fri afternoon, strong winds from the NW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 1175 | 524 | 170 | 58 | 72 | 515 | 449 | 218 | 172 | 320 | 250 | 301 | 117 | 45 | 37 | 33 | 200 | 90 | 79 | 242 | 84 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:31AM 3.00 | 4:13PM 3.14 | 5:10AM 3.00 | 5:42PM 3.34 | 6:23AM 3.24 | 6:43PM 3.68 | 7:13AM 3.53 | 7:30PM 4.01 | 7:54AM 3.81 | 8:09PM 4.28 | 8:31AM 4.03 | 8:46PM 4.45 | 9:05AM 4.19 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:29PM 1.31 | 11:13AM 1.49 | 12:05AM 1.17 | 12:37PM 1.28 | 1:16AM 0.87 | 1:37PM 0.97 | 2:09AM 0.56 | 2:23PM 0.70 | 2:50AM 0.34 | 3:01PM 0.50 | 3:26AM 0.21 | 3:33PM 0.38 | 3:57AM 0.18 | ||||||||||
Mon 15 | Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:54 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 7:01 | ||
| Sunset | 7:32 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:28 | - | - | 7:25 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:21 | - | - | 7:17 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 1 | - | 1 | 25 | 3 | - | 6 | 1 | - | 1 | - | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | - | 1 | 2 | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 15 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 13 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 4 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 9 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Wales - Mid
Wind reports 26 km away suggest it is still onshore at Harlech (light winds from the WNW at Caernarfon). A 2.5m swell from the WSW
26 km away, 37 min ago
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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.
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