Harlyn Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.54° N 5.00° W

Harlyn Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 20 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Harlyn sea temperature is
16.9°C
3.0° 

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


Harlyn surf forecast from 20 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 14s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 12,364 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Harlyn this week:

The surf forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 16 days are 6.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Thu 22nd Oct)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 27th Oct)15ft (4.5m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 23rd Oct)21ft (6.5m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu night, min 9°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Tue morning, stormy winds from the WNW by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat night, min 11°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (severe gales from the WNW on Fri morning, moderate winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Height (m)
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12
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12
2.4
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8
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WNW
12
4.5
WNW
10
3.5
W
10
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11
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11
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6.5
WNW
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10
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11
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WNW
12
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12
2.5
WSW
11
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10
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11
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
359
304
657
9088
4464
2498
1548
1169
669
12364
7918
4417
1163
738
3643
4135
3234
1575
1655
1764
2820
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
SSW
45
W
65
WNW
50
W
40
W
20
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30
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55
SE
75
WNW
65
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55
NW
25
W
45
SSW
50
WSW
55
WNW
45
WNW
25
WSW
45
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Wind State
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High Tide
1:26PM4.53m
2:12AM4.49m
2:39PM4.87m
3:11AM4.92m
3:30PM5.33m
3:56AM5.42m
4:12PM5.82m
4:34AM5.93m
4:50PM6.29m
5:11AM6.38m
5:28PM6.67m
5:48AM6.74m
6:06PM6.92m
Low Tide
8:04PM2.29m
8:29AM2.23m
9:06PM1.89m
9:25AM1.80m
9:52PM1.42m
10:08AM1.33m
10:31PM0.94m
10:47AM0.86m
11:08PM0.52m
11:24AM0.46m
11:45PM0.20m
12:02PM0.16m
00:22AM0.03m
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Information about the Harlyn Surf forecast

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

Harlyn is 6 km (4 miles) from Padstow. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Padstow. Padstow has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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