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Hayle surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 28 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
13.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Hayle surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 12s period, W swell with 6,099 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hayle this week:
The surf forecast for Hayle over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hayle in the next 16 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jun 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 30th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 31st May) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
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 17°C on Thu morning, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Sun morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
W 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 8 | W 11 | |
43 | 66 | 41 | 58 | 104 | 313 | 225 | 273 | 1010 | 1010 | 1036 | 807 | 389 | 269 | 860 | 682 | 870 | 845 | 2088 | 1344 | 5362 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:19PM5.26m | 4:37AM5.33m | 4:58PM5.43m | 5:16AM5.44m | 5:35PM5.57m | 5:53AM5.51m | 6:11PM5.64m | 6:29AM5.52m | 6:47PM5.66m | 7:05AM5.48m | 7:23PM5.62m | 7:42AM5.38m | 8:00PM5.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:19AM1.20m | 10:40PM1.20m | 10:58AM1.09m | 11:18PM1.06m | 11:34AM1.00m | 11:55PM0.95m | 12:09PM0.95m | 00:30AM0.90m | 12:44PM0.94m | 1:07AM0.91m | 1:20PM0.98m | 1:43AM0.98m | 1:56PM1.07m | 2:21AM1.11m | |||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:23 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 4 | |
Temp °C | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 5 | W 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 11 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | — |
 kJ | 43 | 41 | 14 | 20 | 37 | 313 | 225 | 171 | 1010 | 1010 | 1036 | 807 | 389 | 269 | — | 7 | 7 | 70 | 10 | 10 | — |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 13 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 25 | 66 | 41 | 58 | 104 | 66 | 58 | 273 | 60 | 62 | 51 | 53 | 53 | — | — | 12 | 12 | 5 | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | S 4 | S 11 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 15 | SW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 18 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 2 | 2 | 35 | 62 | 66 | 17 | 58 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 13 | WSW 8 | W 11 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 108 | 216 | 860 | 682 | 870 | 845 | 2088 | 1344 | 5362 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 187 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72 | 72 | 2 | 58 | 209 | 72 | 162 | 251 | 2 | 523 | 506 | 378 |
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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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