
Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crantock this week:
The surf forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) 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 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. There’s a long stretch of nothing happening, and then a few days where the ocean kicks up but the wind just ruins it. Let’s break it down.
We’re starting with a blank run. For the first few days, from Thursday afternoon the 9th of July right through to the middle of the month, there’s just nothing on offer. The swell is tiny, the energy is weak (values like 119 or 24), and the conditions are only described as "poor surf conditions". It’s gonna be flat or close to it. You’d be better off checking the tide pools.
The first real chance we get is around the 17th of July. The swell starts to pick up, but don’t get your hopes up. On Friday morning the 17th, we’ve got a 3 ft swell from the west, but it’s a short period of 6 seconds and onshore wind from the NNW at 9 mph. The energy is low to moderate at 106. It’s messy. The afternoon is the same story – 3 ft, period 6 seconds, onshore wind from the NW at 12 mph, energy at 137. Still poor.
The weekend of the 18th and 19th of July sees a jump in size, but the wind stays onshore. Saturday morning the 18th has a 5 ft west swell with a period of 8 seconds, and the combined energy is strong at 422. That’s a decent amount of water moving, but it’s blown out by a moderate breeze from the NW at 12 mph. The note says "poor surf conditions" and "unknown" for the wave state. That’s a red flag. This swell is getting too big for beginners, and for the experienced guys, it’s going to be a lumpy, onshore mess at Crantock (river).
If you’re thinking about the 20th and 21st of July, forget it. The swell is around 5 ft to 5 ft from the WNW with moderate energy (316-306), but the wind is a cross-onshore at 15-18 mph, making it choppy and lumpy. It’s not surfable for a paddle. With that kind of wind and a beach setup, this is looking more like a kite session than a surf session.
The only whisper of a good window might be on the 24th of July. Friday morning the 24th shows a 2 ft swell from the WNW with a period of 10 seconds – that’s a bit of groundswell, which is a positive. The energy is moderate at 169. The wind is very light, a slight air from the west at 3 mph, creating only light cross-onshore ripples. The water temp is a touch warmer than normal at 62°. This is the closest we’ll get to clean, but the swell is small. It’s a long shot, but the light wind is a major positive for clean conditions. The afternoon though, the wind picks up to 12 mph and it’s choppy again.
So, the honest truth? There’s no standout session in this 16-day run. The only break on offer is Crantock, and it’s rarely coming together. The best bet, if you’re desperate, is that Friday morning the 24th of July – the small, clean, glassy window. Everything else is either flat, blown out, or too big and messy. Hang in there, forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a tough stretch.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, light winds from the NNE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | SW 21 | NE 5 | N 6 | SW 19 | N 6 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | N 5 | N 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
113 | 110 | 127 | 95 | 52 | 67 | 58 | 58 | 39 | 18 | 42 | 18 | 15 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 25 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 1:18AM5.33m | 1:57PM5.28m | 2:31AM5.42m | 3:07PM5.51m | 3:40AM5.65m | 4:11PM5.86m | 4:42AM5.96m | 5:09PM6.25m | 5:38AM6.26m | 6:02PM6.60m | 6:29AM6.48m | 6:51PM6.84m | 7:17AM6.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM1.60m | 7:45AM1.50m | 8:19PM1.51m | 8:57AM1.38m | 9:33PM1.26m | 10:06AM1.12m | 10:39PM0.91m | 11:07AM0.80m | 11:38PM0.54m | 12:01PM0.49m | 00:31AM0.24m | 12:51PM0.27m | 1:20AM0.07m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | |
— | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | 9:24 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 4 | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 22 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | W 8 | N 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | W 10 | W 10 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 6 |
113 | 110 | 127 | 95 | 52 | 31 | 58 | 58 | 39 | 31 | 5 | 18 | 34 | 30 | 24 | 13 | 31 | 29 | 7 | 20 | 25 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | W 18 | NNW 3 | WNW 12 | N 4 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | N 5 | SW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
6 | 6 | 2 | 26 | 9 | 67 | 41 | 26 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 21 | 8 | 6 | 25 | 14 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 21 | — | W 8 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SSW 7 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 14 |
— | — | 6 | 6 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 18 | — | 1 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 2 | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | — | W 4 |
— | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 42 | 23 | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 38 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 59 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 386 | 383 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 7 | 54 | 301 | 40 |
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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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