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Criccieth Surf Forecast
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Criccieth surf Forecast / Wales – Lleyn / UK
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Criccieth this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Criccieth in the next 12 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 28) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 30th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Criccieth over the next 12 days.
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 4 | 13 | 4 |
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| Energy (?) | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 38 | 55 | 96 | 58 | 176 | 9 | 8 | 18 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:15AM 4.19 | 10:31PM 4.19 | 10:49AM 4.07 | 11:07PM 4.07 | 11:28AM 3.87 | 11:47PM 3.89 | 12:11PM 3.61 | 12:35AM 3.65 | 1:04PM 3.33 | 1:33AM 3.43 | 2:12PM 3.08 | 2:48AM 3.32 | 3:39PM 3.02 | 4:14AM 3.42 | 5:03PM 3.23 | 5:27AM 3.73 | 6:06PM 3.58 | 6:25AM 4.11 | 6:58PM 3.96 | 7:15AM 4.44 | 7:43PM 4.30 | 8:01AM 4.66 | 8:26PM 4.53 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:04PM 0.70 | 5:23AM 0.73 | 5:34PM 0.89 | 5:59AM 0.92 | 6:05PM 1.09 | 6:46AM 1.11 | 6:52PM 1.29 | 7:54AM 1.27 | 8:12PM 1.45 | 9:15AM 1.31 | 9:38PM 1.48 | 10:35AM 1.18 | 10:58PM 1.36 | 11:48AM 0.91 | 12:08AM 1.12 | 12:49PM 0.59 | 1:07AM 0.82 | 1:42PM 0.29 | 1:58AM 0.54 | 2:29PM 0.10 | 2:46AM 0.31 | 3:13PM 0.03 | 3:31AM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:39 | - | - | 8:42 | - | - | 8:43 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | - | - | 1 | 4 | 2 | - | 6 | 8 | - | 5 | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 9 | 9 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 |
| Feels °C (?) | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 10°C on Sat afternoon, min 5°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 9°C on Mon morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SE on Tue morning, calm by Wed night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 13°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 11°C on Sun morning, min 6°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Sun night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Criccieth Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Criccieth provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Criccieth can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Criccieth 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 (Criccieth) 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 Criccieth 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.
Criccieth is 4 km (2 miles) from Porthmadog. If you plan a holiday in Lleyn Peninsula, look for hotels and other accommodation in Porthmadog. Porthmadog has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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