Surf Forecasts:
Harlech surf forecast from 7 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, SW swell with 195 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NW 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Harlech in the next 16 days are 1.5m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jun 10) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlech over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat afternoon, min 10°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sun night, fresh winds from the WSW by Tue morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 9°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 6 | Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | NW 5 | W 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
342 | 302 | 104 | 100 | 195 | 74 | 52 | 145 | 195 | 107 | 45 | 33 | 23 | 47 | 21 | 15 | 23 | 35 | 21 | 68 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:54AM3.58m | 1:20PM3.13m | 1:45AM3.47m | 2:20PM3.06m | 2:46AM3.42m | 3:29PM3.09m | 3:55AM3.46m | 4:39PM3.26m | 5:02AM3.61m | 5:41PM3.53m | 6:03AM3.85m | 6:36PM3.85m | 6:59AM4.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:37PM1.23m | 8:24AM1.13m | 8:25PM1.30m | 9:14AM1.13m | 9:18PM1.34m | 10:07AM1.08m | 10:16PM1.32m | 11:04AM0.99m | 11:20PM1.22m | 12:04PM0.87m | 00:27AM1.05m | 1:06PM0.73m | 1:33AM0.83m | ||||||||
— | — | 4:54 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:52 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | |
— | 9:36 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:37 | — | — | 9:38 | — | — | 9:39 | — | — | 9:40 | 9:40 | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 10 | — | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 |
Feels °C | 12 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | SW 7 | WSW 8 | — | WSW 5 | WSW 5 |
148 | — | — | — | — | 74 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | 21 | 15 | 23 | 22 | — | 3 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | — | SW 7 | W 7 |
156 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | NW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 5 | W 4 | WSW 4 | W 5 | — | — | — | NW 5 | W 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 |
342 | 302 | 104 | 100 | 195 | 3 | 52 | 145 | 195 | 107 | 45 | 33 | 23 | 47 | — | — | — | 35 | 21 | 68 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 26 | 279 | 380 | 305 | 128 | 26 | 291 | 305 | 448 | 462 | 279 | 310 | 366 | 447 | 334 | 137 | 217 | 263 | 336 | 14 | 131 |
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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.











