Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, W swell with 277 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crantock this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Crantock over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, it’s a grim picture for us paddlers. We’re looking at a long, drawn-out stretch with nothing worth getting excited about for the vast majority of the sixteen-day period. From now right through to the end of the month, it’s a write-off. The waves are just too poor, with the wind sitting in a bad spot day after day—mostly cross-onshore and choppy, or lumpy, and that’s not going to clean up for a proper surf. There’s a brief moment on the morning of the 23rd of August where we get a clean look with a cross-off breeze from the ENE, but the swell is tiny at 2ft, so it’s barely a ripple. That’s about the only half-decent window. The 25th of August and the 27th of August also have some clean moments with light winds, but again, the swell is small and weak, with combined energy (17 and 40) barely registering. It’s just one of those blank runs that feels like it’s never going to end.
If you’re desperate to get wet, the morning of the 23rd of August is your best bet. The wind will be clean offshore from the east-northeast at 16 mph, tidying up that 2ft W swell. It’s a river break, sheltered and a beginner-friendly spot, but don’t expect any punch. It’s going to be weak, but at least it won’t be a washing machine. This break can be crowded often, so expect company even on a small day. The water temperature here is sitting at 66°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.
Otherwise, the whole period is a bust. This is a fairly consistent spot, so it’s rare to see such a long run of nothing. But that’s the hand we’re dealt this time. Forecasts can change, but for now, don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun night, min 16°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | W 8 | N 5 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 9 | W 8 |
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82 | 74 | 44 | 27 | 16 | 13 | 28 | 101 | 79 | 121 | 74 | 81 | 56 | 162 | 115 | 264 | 257 | 76 | 90 | 52 | 45 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:58PM6.95m | 8:18AM6.55m | 8:37PM6.67m | 8:56AM6.26m | 9:15PM6.25m | 9:33AM5.88m | 9:53PM5.75m | 10:13AM5.43m | 10:34PM5.22m | 10:57AM4.97m | 11:25PM4.73m | 11:55AM4.57m | 00:36AM4.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:57PM0.07m | 2:22AM0.10m | 2:35PM0.27m | 2:58AM0.40m | 3:11PM0.60m | 3:33AM0.81m | 3:48PM1.02m | 4:08AM1.28m | 4:27PM1.49m | 4:48AM1.75m | 5:13PM1.94m | 5:40AM2.17m | 6:19PM2.31m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Feels °C | 14 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 8 | W 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 6 | WNW 6 | SW 16 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WSW 14 | W 9 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 8 |
82 | 74 | 40 | 27 | 16 | 8 | 28 | 101 | 5 | 12 | 10 | 81 | 56 | 10 | 54 | 264 | 20 | 76 | 90 | 34 | 45 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | WSW 8 | W 18 | W 18 | NW 5 | SW 18 | — | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 9 | — | WSW 15 | SW 14 | — | WSW 14 | W 9 | W 9 | N 4 |
— | — | — | 6 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 12 | — | 11 | 11 | 12 | 39 | — | 23 | 8 | — | 19 | 39 | 52 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 11 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | SW 13 | W 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | 24 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | W 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | N 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | — | W 9 | W 6 | — | N 4 | — |
35 | 47 | 44 | 9 | 11 | 13 | — | — | 79 | 121 | 74 | — | 3 | 162 | 115 | — | 257 | 73 | — | 15 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 405 | 251 | 243 | 403 | 401 | 269 | 230 | 217 | 292 | 758 | 292 | 40 | 230 | 217 | 261 | 141 | 217 | 48 | 74 | 217 | 17 |
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Information about the Crantock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Crantock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Crantock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Crantock 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 (Crantock) 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 Crantock 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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