Hayle surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 18 May 2026 BST
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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
12.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (May 20) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Hayle in the next 16 days are 4.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 18) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 22nd May)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 20th May)13ft (4.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Hayle over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Wed morning, min 10°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Tue afternoon, moderate winds from the S by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
3
2
2
3
2
0
2
3
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
12
1.5
W
11
2.3
SW
7
2.5
SW
8
3
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
16
3.5
W
14
3
W
13
2.4
WSW
12
2
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
2
W
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.5
W
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1048
535
509
900
1368
6661
5119
3113
1569
925
703
640
1295
928
555
435
339
273
168
99
102
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
30
SSW
40
SSW
35
SW
45
SW
35
SW
30
SW
25
SW
25
S
25
S
25
SE
25
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
W
15
WNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
cross
cross
cross-on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
7:09PM6.54m
7:34AM6.32m
7:56PM6.39m
8:24AM6.02m
8:47PM6.10m
9:16AM5.62m
9:42PM5.75m
10:15AM5.22m
10:43PM5.39m
11:21AM4.89m
11:52PM5.11m
12:34PM4.72m
1:04AM4.98m
Low Tide
1:07PM0.10m
1:33AM0.06m
1:54PM0.28m
2:24AM0.27m
2:45PM0.56m
3:18AM0.58m
3:39PM0.91m
4:18AM0.94m
4:40PM1.25m
5:24AM1.24m
5:47PM1.51m
6:34AM1.44m
6:58PM1.64m
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
clear
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:31
5:30
5:28
5:28
5:26
5:24
5:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:05
9:06
9:07
9:08
9:09
9:10
9:13
3
5
4
1
1
1
1
Temp °C
11
11
13
13
13
13
14
14
14
16
17
17
17
18
15
13
13
13
15
15
15
5
5
6
6
5
5
9
10
10
11
12
13
15
17
14
11
11
11
12
12
12
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2
W
12
1.5
W
11
0.7
WNW
9
0.2
W
15
0.1
SW
18
1.5
WSW
16
3.5
W
14
3
W
13
2.4
WSW
12
2
WSW
11
1.8
WSW
10
1.8
WSW
10
2
W
13
1.8
WSW
12
1.5
W
11
1.4
WSW
10
1.3
W
10
1.2
W
10
1
W
9
0.8
W
9
0.8
W
9
Energy kJ
1048
535
90
17
12
1041
5119
3113
1569
925
703
640
1295
928
555
435
339
273
168
99
102
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
20
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.2
SSW
15
0.5
W
15
0.7
S
6
0.6
S
6
0.3
S
5
0.1
SW
16
0.2
SSW
14
0.2
SSW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
4
7
5
6
10
9
21
109
34
25
5
10
20
21
8
7
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.1
S
13
0.2
SSW
14
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
ESE
4
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
17
Energy kJ
5
3
20
8
3
10
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
5
2.3
SW
7
2.5
SW
8
3
WSW
9
3.5
WSW
16
0.7
SE
4
0.3
E
3
0.4
SE
4
0.3
ESE
5
Energy kJ
37
509
900
1368
6661
18
1
4
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
2
1
2
4
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
209
35
118
398
515
413
210
210
189
0
0
12
0
0
5
0
4
8
8
5
21
Best forecast wave conditions in North Cornwall
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United Kingdom
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
1
3
2
4
4
3
2
3
4
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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