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Hayle surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 BSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hayle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Hayle sea temperature is
12.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hayle this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hayle in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Thu 14th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hayle over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Sun morning, min 10°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Mon night, strong winds from the WNW by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Very mild (max 11°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WNW on Wed morning, light winds from the N by Fri night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 5 | SSW 9 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | |
253 | 228 | 193 | 60 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 49 | 44 | 271 | 503 | 819 | 753 | 264 | 170 | 102 | 80 | 25 | 15 | 18 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 12:05PM4.30m | 00:40AM4.56m | 1:22PM4.44m | 1:50AM4.79m | 2:27PM4.77m | 2:49AM5.16m | 3:20PM5.21m | 3:41AM5.58m | 4:08PM5.67m | 4:28AM5.98m | 4:53PM6.07m | 5:14AM6.29m | 5:38PM6.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:29PM2.05m | 7:17AM1.87m | 7:41PM1.88m | 8:21AM1.57m | 8:43PM1.56m | 9:16AM1.18m | 9:37PM1.15m | 10:05AM0.77m | 10:25PM0.73m | 10:51AM0.42m | 11:12PM0.37m | 11:36AM0.17m | 11:58PM0.11m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
6 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | N 6 | WNW 5 | SW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 12 |
 kJ | 18 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 9 | 17 | 13 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 33 | 264 | 166 | 68 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 11 | 49 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | W 9 | WNW 5 | SSW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | SSW 8 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | S 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | W 8 | N 4 | W 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 26 | 49 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 13 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | SE 6 | SSW 9 | N 5 | WNW 12 | SSW 18 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | SSW 14 | SW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 9 | 15 | 30 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 19 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | NNW 5 | — | — | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 253 | 228 | 193 | 60 | 25 | — | — | 17 | 44 | 271 | 503 | 819 | 753 | 173 | 170 | 102 | 80 | 25 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 704 | 462 | 42 | 704 | 222 | 248 | 569 | 24 | 526 | 569 | 314 | 72 | 174 | 212 | 70 | 10 | 210 | 98 | 380 | 187 | 8 |
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Information about the Hayle Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Hayle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Hayle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Hayle 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 (Hayle) 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 Hayle 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.
Hayle is 9 km (6 miles) from Camborne. If you plan a holiday in North Cornwall, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camborne. Camborne has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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