Surf Forecasts:
Hayle surf forecast from 5 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, W swell with 1,107 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 11 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s 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 Sunday (Oct 11) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Hayle in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 7PM. 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 6s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sun 11th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Fri 9th Oct) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hayle over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the N by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the NW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | WNW 11 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 39 | 46 | 60 | 187 | 150 | 136 | 247 | 396 | 329 | 112 | 68 | 312 | 994 | 1031 | 1086 | 575 | 422 | 268 | 313 | 235 | 117 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:16PM4.72m | 2:08AM4.61m | 2:42PM5.01m | 3:20AM5.00m | 3:43PM5.45m | 4:12AM5.44m | 4:31PM5.87m | 4:55AM5.83m | 5:12PM6.17m | 5:33AM6.12m | 5:49PM6.35m | 6:08AM6.28m | 6:24PM6.38m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:05PM1.67m | 8:38AM1.68m | 9:20PM1.29m | 9:43AM1.26m | 10:15PM0.86m | 10:33AM0.84m | 10:59PM0.50m | 11:15AM0.50m | 11:37PM0.26m | 11:52AM0.28m | 00:12AM0.16m | 12:26PM0.19m | 00:44AM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 7:26 | — | — | 7:28 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:33 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — |
 | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | S 13 | — | S 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 | W 11 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 26 | 45 | 60 | 187 | 150 | 136 | 100 | 66 | 29 | 82 | 42 | 7 | 3 | — | 3 | 575 | 422 | 268 | 313 | 235 | 117 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SE 4 | S 11 | S 11 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 11 | S 13 | — | — | — | S 12 | N 5 | WNW 13 | N 5 | — | W 6 |
| kJ | 39 | 46 | 46 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 35 | 68 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 13 | 66 | 2 | — | 19 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 8 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | N 5 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | N 5 | — | — | — | S 3 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 247 | 396 | 329 | 112 | 46 | 312 | 994 | 1031 | 1086 | 18 | — | — | — | 5 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 768 | 402 | 277 | 387 | 210 | 505 | 731 | 567 | 117 | 117 | 212 | 117 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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