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Harlyn surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 11 Jan 2026 GMT
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Harlyn surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Harlyn sea temperature is
9.8° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)
Nearby Cam: 7km away, Polzeath beach community Webcam

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Harlyn this week:

The surf forecast for Harlyn over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 12 days are 4.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 12th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 11s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 16th Jan)11ft (3.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 15th Jan)13ft (4.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlyn over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 12°C on Sun afternoon, min 7°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the SSW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the W by Tue night).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Wed night, min 7°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Wed night, light winds from the ENE by Fri night).

Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
0
0
0
1
1
0
4
0
5
5
5
4
2
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.5
SW
3.5
WSW
3.5
WSW
3
WSW
2.5
WSW
2.4
WSW
1.8
W
1.6
W
1.3
W
1.3
W
2.1
WSW
2.1
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
WNW
2.3
W
1.7
W
1.5
W
Period(s) (?)101112121111121111131210181616161513131211
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11272666337725431720139085560637256912009368604700465049047611630421675778544
Wind
(km/h)
45
S
45
SW
35
SSW
35
SW
25
SSW
30
NNW
35
N
20
NNW
20
SSW
30
SSW
40
SSW
10
SSE
40
NW
20
S
20
S
20
S
5
ENE
15
NE
0
ENE
20
SSE
45
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offononcross-
on		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		offoffoffcrosscross-
on		glassoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:22PM
4.83
11:51AM
4.80
12:28AM
4.67
1:02PM
4.65
1:40AM
4.68
2:13PM
4.72
2:45AM
4.87
3:12PM
4.94
3:38AM
5.17
4:01PM
5.23
4:22AM
5.51
4:42PM
5.54
5:01AM
5.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:13PM
1.91
5:38AM
2.10
6:15PM
2.14
6:49AM
2.24
7:26PM
2.21
8:03AM
2.20
8:35PM
2.10
9:08AM
1.98
9:32PM
1.85
9:59AM
1.68
10:18PM
1.54
10:43AM
1.35
10:58PM
1.22
11:21AM
1.05
Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise--8:17--8:15--8:15--8:15--8:14--8:12--8:11
Sunset4:37--4:38--4:39--4:42--4:43--4:45--4:45--
light rain
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
light rain
cloud
clear
cloud
cloud
rain showers
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
Rain (mm)
3-1115----635412----1
Temp. °C1211111110988891099899877910
Feels °C (?)323453012226113453510
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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 12 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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