
Surf Forecasts:
Harlyn surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 21ft (6.5m), 14s period, WNW swell with 15,324 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 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 2.3m 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 14s 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 22nd Oct) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 21ft (6.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Thu morning, severe gales from the NW by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sat morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WSW on Sat night, moderate winds from the WNW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 10 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | WSW 11 | W 12 | W 14 | W 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6202 | 4426 | 2016 | 1498 | 1030 | 828 | 15324 | 5985 | 2894 | 1397 | 870 | 5370 | 5553 | 3761 | 1941 | 1702 | 1612 | 2776 | 2868 | 4574 | 5187 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 6:26AM6.95m | 6:46PM7.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:41PM0.01m | 1:00AM0.02m | ||||||||
7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:58 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | |
mm | 2 | 2 | 15 | — | 5 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
Temp °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 14 |
Feels °C | 0 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 5 | -3 | -2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 9 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 7 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 10 | — | — | N 7 | N 6 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | W 12 | N 7 | W 11 | WNW 18 | W 12 | — | — |
— | — | 22 | 1498 | 1030 | 828 | — | — | 44 | 39 | 161 | — | — | — | 1941 | 3 | 1612 | 31 | 2868 | — | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 314 | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | 29 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 10 | — | — | SE 4 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 11 | WSW 8 | W 11 | W 12 | W 12 | — | W 12 | — | WSW 11 | — | W 14 | W 14 |
6202 | 4426 | 2016 | — | — | 14 | 15324 | 5985 | 2894 | 1397 | 870 | 5370 | 5553 | 3761 | — | 1702 | — | 2776 | — | 4574 | 5187 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 526 | 493 | 132 | 32 | 114 | 230 | 518 | 493 | 255 | 45 | 477 | 773 | 770 | 255 | 222 | 274 | 227 | 249 | 45 | 32 | 32 |
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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.









