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Harlyn surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 24 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
9.6° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Jan 24) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5.5m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 12 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 24) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (Jan 26) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 24th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Sat 24th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 16s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 24th Jan)18ft (5.5m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Mild temperatures (max 9°C on Sat morning, min 7°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the S by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 10°C on Tue afternoon, min 6°C on Tue night). Mainly gales.

Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
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Rating
(10 max)
3
!
!
4
4
4
2
0
1
1
2
0
!
3
5
0
0
0
1
!
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
W
5
W
4.5
W
3
W
4
W
3.5
W
2.5
W
2.2
WSW
2.3
W
3.5
W
3
W
5
W
4.5
W
4
W
4
W
3.5
W
3
W
3.5
W
3.5
W
4.5
W
3.5
W
Period(s) (?)161815141715131211161617181716151413131415
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)803715036921433299644520723791426125753755056133711112782257653455629004176401175146079
Wind
(km/h)
40
S
40
SW
30
S
5
S
15
W
20
SSE
30
SSE
40
SSE
10
NE
30
E
30
SE
40
W
35
SSW
40
S
20
SSE
55
SSW
65
WSW
55
WSW
45
SSW
30
SSW
25
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off		offoffcrossoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:00PM
5.99
9:21AM
6.09
9:47PM
5.72
10:12AM
5.73
10:44PM
5.41
11:16AM
5.38
11:55PM
5.18
12:36PM
5.17
1:19AM
5.18
2:01PM
5.25
2:38AM
5.46
3:14PM
5.57
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:55PM
0.77
3:10AM
0.96
3:39PM
1.04
3:58AM
1.26
4:32PM
1.37
5:00AM
1.57
5:40PM
1.67
6:20AM
1.77
7:06PM
1.78
7:51AM
1.70
8:31PM
1.60
9:11AM
1.35
9:41PM
1.23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Sunrise8:06--8:04--8:03--8:02--8:00--8:00--7:58--
Sunset-4:58--4:59--5:00--5:02--5:04--5:06--5:07-
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Rain (mm)
21611-16-336-37423364
Temp. °C9998989999108910998911109
Feels °C (?)010544256133123-2-6-2145
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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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