Surf Forecasts:
Hayle surf forecast from 18 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, WNW swell with 826 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Hayle this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Hayle in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hayle over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 17°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 160 | 160 | 180 | 289 | 225 | 496 | 791 | 552 | 276 | 136 | 76 | 49 | 45 | 25 | 54 | 31 | 51 | 32 | 19 | 18 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | on | on | on | on | glassy | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 9:32AM5.59m | 9:51PM5.46m | 10:11AM5.16m | 10:33PM4.95m | 10:55AM4.73m | 11:23PM4.49m | 11:54AM4.34m | 00:34AM4.14m | 1:19PM4.14m | 2:09AM4.07m | 2:51PM4.25m | 3:28AM4.30m | 3:56PM4.59m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:47PM0.96m | 4:08AM1.21m | 4:26PM1.41m | 4:48AM1.66m | 5:13PM1.84m | 5:40AM2.06m | 6:18PM2.19m | 6:57AM2.32m | 7:53PM2.32m | 8:35AM2.30m | 9:23PM2.13m | 9:50AM2.01m | 10:22PM1.77m | ||||||||
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 | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:22 | — |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 14 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 4 |
| kJ | 28 | 11 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 36 | 21 | 552 | 276 | 136 | 76 | 49 | 45 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 51 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 16 | — | — | — | SW 14 | SSW 14 | N 5 | W 8 | SW 16 | N 4 | WNW 7 | SW 15 | SW 14 | W 9 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | 33 | 19 | 27 | 12 | 39 | 4 | 9 | 54 | 31 | 14 | 32 | 19 | 18 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SE 5 | SE 5 | WNW 5 | W 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | W 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | 17 | 49 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 7 | W 8 | WNW 9 | — | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | — | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 160 | 160 | 180 | 289 | 225 | 496 | 791 | — | 29 | 2 | 16 | 20 | — | 22 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 2 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 300 | 210 | 179 | 212 | 210 | 300 | 162 | 209 | 10 | 8 | 20 | 96 | 5 | 11 | 275 | 275 | 24 | 246 | 396 | 506 | 187 |
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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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