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The Cribber surfForecast / Cornwall (North) / UK

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 16 Mar 2026 GMT
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The Cribber surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's The Cribber sea temperature is
10.4° C
 (Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for The Cribber this week:

The surf forecast for The Cribber over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at The Cribber in the next 16 days are 3.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (GMT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 18th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 18th Mar)7.5ft (2.3m) 12s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 18th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Wed morning, min 8°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 12°C on Thu afternoon, min 7°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
4
4
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
3
W
2.5
W
2.4
W
2.5
W
2.3
W
2.3
WNW
2.5
W
1.8
WNW
1.3
W
1
W
0.7
WNW
0.6
W
0.5
W
0.4
WNW
0.3
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
W
Period(s) (?)171613131217161413131212111113121213131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)48563434201223051621295333451270582329152986337348313798173152132
Wind
(km/h)
35
SW
30
SSW
35
S
30
S
15
SE
35
ESE
35
ESE
35
E
30
E
25
E
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SSE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		off
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:51PM
5.43
4:07AM
5.89
4:27PM
5.95
4:42AM
6.40
5:01PM
6.40
5:17AM
6.80
5:36PM
6.74
5:52AM
7.05
6:12PM
6.93
6:29AM
7.10
6:48PM
6.93
7:08AM
6.95
7:27PM
6.73
7:49AM
6.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:06PM
1.16
10:29AM
0.81
10:42PM
0.68
11:03AM
0.35
11:16PM
0.28
11:37AM
0.02
11:51PM
0.01
12:12PM
-0.14
12:27AM
-0.11
12:47PM
-0.12
1:04AM
-0.04
1:24PM
0.10
1:43AM
0.22
Mon
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Sunrise--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24--6:22--6:20--6:16
Sunset6:24--6:27--6:29--6:30--6:31--6:34--6:35--
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clear
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
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cloud
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C1010111110131310121210111210111291011811
Feels °C (?)343565626666776756648
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Information about the The Cribber Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for The Cribber provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at The Cribber can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our The Cribber 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 (The Cribber) 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 The Cribber 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.

Are you planning a holiday in North Cornwall? If you are looking for accommodation near The Cribber, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in North Cornwall, consider staying in Newquay which is 0 km (0 miles) away. Other places in and around North Cornwall where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Padstow which is 18 km (11 miles) away, Truro, Saint Austell and Camborne.

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