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Harlyn Surf Forecast
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Harlyn surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 26 Apr 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
11.5° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Harlyn in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) 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 1.2m 6s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Harlyn over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NE by Tue morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 7°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the E on Wed night, light winds from the S by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | N 5 | WNW 15 | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 7 | W 9 | |
64 | 59 | 82 | 53 | 49 | 42 | 72 | 181 | 309 | 368 | 285 | 206 | 114 | 112 | 73 | 73 | 51 | 52 | 101 | 125 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 2:31PM4.99m | 2:58AM5.38m | 3:32PM5.32m | 3:53AM5.68m | 4:20PM5.66m | 4:37AM5.96m | 4:59PM5.96m | 5:15AM6.17m | 5:34PM6.19m | 5:50AM6.29m | 6:08PM6.33m | 6:24AM6.33m | 6:40PM6.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:28AM1.68m | 8:54PM1.75m | 9:32AM1.40m | 9:52PM1.43m | 10:20AM1.11m | 10:38PM1.13m | 11:00AM0.88m | 11:16PM0.88m | 11:35AM0.71m | 11:50PM0.71m | 12:07PM0.63m | 00:23AM0.62m | 12:37PM0.63m | 00:54AM0.63m | |||||||
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 | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:40 | — |
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Temp °C | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 9 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 6 | W 9 | W 9 |
 kJ | 64 | 59 | 82 | 53 | 49 | 35 | 19 | 181 | 309 | 368 | 285 | 206 | 114 | 112 | 73 | 73 | 51 | 52 | 101 | 2 | 6 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 15 | WSW 7 | W 7 | — | W 19 | WNW 17 | N 6 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | W 10 | W 11 | NW 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | 11 | 21 | 72 | 17 | 1 | — | 7 | 28 | 12 | 60 | 41 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 30 | 2 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 17 | W 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | NE 6 | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 18 | 15 | — | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 3 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | ESE 3 | ESE 3 | — | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 7 | WSW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 42 | 32 | 35 | 39 | 69 | 66 | 114 | 3 | 3 | — | — | 8 | 32 | — | 125 | 57 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 2 | 45 | 2 | 45 | 16 | 122 | 56 | 123 | 283 | 223 | 214 | 68 | 3 | 8 | 49 | 87 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
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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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