Harlyn surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 BST
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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
12.4° C
(Which is 1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Friday (May 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 16 days are 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 1st May)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 1st May)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 29th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 11°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (near gales from the E on Wed night, light winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 14°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.1
SW
15
0.2
N
5
0.3
NNW
5
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.7
N
5
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
300
232
123
85
84
73
78
84
54
30
16
12
7
8
2
7
28
31
23
25
24
Wind (km/h)
35
ENE
40
E
50
E
50
ESE
35
SE
15
ESE
10
SSW
10
W
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
WSW
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
WNW
5
SSW
5
SSW
15
W
15
W
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
4:59PM5.96m
5:15AM6.17m
5:34PM6.19m
5:50AM6.29m
6:08PM6.33m
6:24AM6.33m
6:40PM6.37m
6:57AM6.27m
7:13PM6.30m
7:30AM6.11m
7:46PM6.13m
8:04AM5.87m
8:20PM5.89m
Low Tide
11:00AM0.88m
11:16PM0.88m
11:35AM0.71m
11:50PM0.71m
12:07PM0.63m
00:23AM0.62m
12:37PM0.63m
00:54AM0.63m
1:08PM0.71m
1:26AM0.73m
1:39PM0.88m
1:59AM0.92m
2:12PM1.11m
2:34AM1.19m
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
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rain showers
clear
rain showers
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5:58
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:52
5:50
5:48
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8:36
8:37
8:38
8:40
8:42
8:44
8:45
13
1
2
Temp °C
15
16
14
14
13
13
13
14
12
14
14
12
12
12
11
12
12
12
12
12
11
7
8
4
5
5
8
11
12
9
13
12
11
10
9
7
10
9
12
11
9
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
W
12
0.9
W
12
0.7
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
11
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
11
0.5
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
7
0.4
WSW
6
0.4
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.2
N
4
0.2
N
5
0.3
NNW
5
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.5
SW
7
0.3
WNW
5
Energy kJ
300
232
123
85
84
73
78
84
30
18
16
12
7
1
2
5
28
31
23
22
5
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
19
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.5
W
10
0.4
W
10
0.3
W
9
0.1
W
10
0.3
NNE
3
0.1
W
10
0.1
W
9
0.1
NW
9
0.4
NNW
5
0.4
NNW
5
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
6
0.3
SW
6
Energy kJ
14
68
61
42
40
17
6
54
30
15
2
2
2
2
3
8
8
7
8
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
5
0.1
W
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
W
10
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
13
0.2
WNW
9
0.2
WNW
8
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
5
2
5
2
8
7
8
6
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.3
ENE
5
1.2
E
4
0.9
SE
4
0.4
SE
3
0.2
NNE
2
0.4
SW
6
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
5
0.3
N
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.7
N
5
Energy kJ
84
90
73
56
24
2
1
8
13
28
3
25
24
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
269
223
223
214
208
3
3
30
2
2
44
386
386
219
214
207
50
2
30
50
220
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
5
4
4
4
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
7
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
4
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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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