Crantock Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.40° N 5.12° W

Crantock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crantock sea temperature is
18.2° C
1.9° 

Crantock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Crantock surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 7s period, W swell with 483 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crantock this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 2.1m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 26th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’ve looked at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I gotta be straight with you – it’s a tough run for Crantock. The whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim for any real quality surf. There’s nothing in the near-term that’s going to get the heart pumping, and even the longer-range stuff looks like it’s gonna be blown out or just plain weak.

Right from the start, Monday the 20th through the 20th of July, we’ve got tiny, messy waves. The swell is weak and the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, making a mess of things. You’re looking at 2ft to 2ft of swell from the N or WNW, with a combined energy that’s barely registering (35-42). That’s not surf, that’s a lake with a slight ripple.

Tuesday the 21st and Wednesday the 22nd are more of the same – a bit more size, up to 4ft, but the wind is howling from the N and NNE at 15-25 km/h, straight onshore or cross-on. The period is a short, weak 5 seconds, so it’s all chop and no push. The energy is still weak (78-93). It’s just a mess.

We get a bit of a gap around Thursday the 23rd morning, where the wind goes light and cross-off from the ESE, but the swell is still only 3ft with a 6-second period and a combined energy of just 63. It’s clean, but there’s nothing to ride. The afternoon gets chopped up again.

From Friday the 24th through to the end of the first week, it’s a proper write-off. By Saturday the 25th, the wind swings to a strong 30 km/h onshore from the WNW, and the swell is weak and short. The energy is still just 95-104. It’s just not happening.

The only real swell energy we see is on Sunday the 26th of July, where the combined energy jumps to 439 and 308, with 7ft and 6ft of swell from the W. But the period is a short 7 seconds, and the wind is a brutal 30 km/h onshore from the NNW. The wave comment says “poor surf conditions,” and it’s true. That amount of onshore wind with that short of a period will just be a close-out, blown-out mess. It’s not for beginners at 7ft, and even for experts, the wind will make it a battle. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.

The second week, from the 27th of July to the 4th of August, is a rinse and repeat. We get some pulses of 3ft to 4ft swell, but the period is always short (6-7 seconds) and the wind is almost always onshore or cross-on from the NNW or WNW. The energy is mostly moderate (96-163), but it’s all messy. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.

So, what’s the best on offer? Honestly, there’s no standout. The only session that might be worth a look is the morning of Thursday the 23rd of July. The wind is light and cross-off from the ESE, so the surface will be clean. But the swell is a tiny 3ft from the N with a 6-second period, and the combined energy is only 63. It’s a micro-session, but for a log or a foamy, it might be the only window where you’re not fighting the wind. Crantock is a river mouth, so it’s sheltered, but it’s also a bit inconsistent. With that small, weak swell, it’s a gamble.

Other than that, it’s a blank run. It’s one of those stretches where the forecasts can change, but right now, I’d be looking at other plans for the next two weeks.

Stay frothy, but maybe not this week.
Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Thu morning, fresh winds from the WNW by Sat morning).

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
5
0.3
WNW
11
1
N
5
0.4
WNW
10
0.9
NNW
5
0.9
N
5
1.1
N
5
1.1
N
5
1.1
N
6
0.8
N
6
0.7
N
5
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.3
W
8
0.8
WNW
5
1.2
WNW
6
1.2
WNW
6
1.9
WNW
7
2
W
7
1.7
W
7
1.7
W
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
17
24
54
39
49
45
64
62
80
41
27
12
12
12
27
87
97
326
439
303
278
Wind (km/h)
10
E
20
N
20
N
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
25
NNE
25
N
15
N
5
ESE
15
N
10
N
10
NNW
20
NW
20
NW
30
WNW
25
WNW
25
NW
30
NNW
30
NNW
15
NW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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cross-on
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High Tide
10:15AM5.70m
10:37PM5.73m
11:02AM5.33m
11:26PM5.27m
11:54AM4.98m
00:23AM4.88m
12:56PM4.72m
1:30AM4.63m
2:08PM4.63m
2:43AM4.60m
3:17PM4.73m
3:48AM4.75m
4:15PM4.98m
Low Tide
4:17AM0.88m
4:32PM1.13m
5:01AM1.29m
5:19PM1.53m
5:49AM1.68m
6:13PM1.88m
6:45AM2.00m
7:18PM2.13m
7:54AM2.18m
8:34PM2.18m
9:07AM2.15m
9:44PM2.04m
10:10AM1.95m
10:41PM1.78m
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5:31
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5:33
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5:39
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9:21
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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12
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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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