
Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, WNW swell with 426 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 26th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s on the cards for Crantock. Got a long 16-day window ahead, and I’ll be straight with you: the first week and a half is a tough watch. It’s not going to be pretty for a while.
We kick off on Friday the 24th of July, and there’s barely a ripple – we’re looking at a 0.3 ft swell from the SW, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell but the size is pathetic, and with a 12 mph cross-onshore wind, it’s choppy and messy. Water temperature is sitting at 64 °F, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you won’t need the thickest wetsuit.
From Saturday the 25th through to early August, it’s a real flat spell. Swells pop up to maybe 2 ft to 3 ft, but the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the period is short. There’s a bit of energy in the water on the 26th (Sunday) with a 7 ft swell and combined energy of 392, but that’s accompanied by a 22 mph onshore wind – not a day for a paddle board; that’s more kite-surfing territory with the size and wind combo. The 27th and 28th offer a glimmer of cleaner conditions, but the swell is tiny (2 ft to 3 ft) and inconsistent. The 28th Tuesday morning sees light offshore wind from the SSE, but the swell is only 2 ft from the west. Clean, sure, but not much to ride. From the 29th through to the 2nd of August, we’re in the doldrums: tiny swells (1.0 ft to 2 ft), short periods, and mostly onshore or cross winds. A real blank run for Crantock.
But there’s a flicker of hope around Monday the 3rd of August. We see the swell building to 4 ft in the morning from the WSW, period at 9 seconds, and a fresh offshore from the SE at 19 mph. That’s clean, proper offshore. The combined energy is 190, which is moderate. By the afternoon, the swell pushes to 5 ft, period stays at 9 seconds, and the offshore wind holds at 16 mph. The wave comment calls it “surfable waves but very ordinary conditions,” and it scores a 1 – but that’s the only real positive in the whole run. That afternoon session on the 3rd is the standout of the entire outlook. Fresh offshore wind, clean faces, and a solid 5 ft from the WSW. For a river break that’s sheltered and fairly consistent, this is the window to paddle. Crantock is a beginner-friendly spot, and 5 ft is absolutely fine for that level. The swell direction (SW-WSW) does not match the optimum (W) perfectly, but it’s close enough and the wind makes up for it.
After that, Tuesday the 4th and Wednesday the 5th show some size (5 ft to 5 ft) and clean cross-off winds from the south, but it’s all of very poor quality – likely a jumbled mess. By the 6th and 7th, the wind swings westerly and onshore, and the size drops again. The last few days of the window (7th to 8th of August) are back to small, choppy slop. Not worth holding out for.
So the long and short of it: if you’re looking to get wet, aim for Monday the 3rd of August. That morning and afternoon window is the one. Everything else? A rest day.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun morning, light winds from the NW by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | W 8 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
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7 | 7 | 20 | 48 | 212 | 392 | 426 | 265 | 92 | 65 | 106 | 79 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 43 | 29 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:43AM4.60m | 3:17PM4.73m | 3:48AM4.75m | 4:15PM4.98m | 4:40AM5.02m | 5:02PM5.30m | 5:24AM5.32m | 5:43PM5.64m | 6:02AM5.60m | 6:20PM5.94m | 6:37AM5.84m | 6:54PM6.18m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:34PM2.18m | 9:07AM2.15m | 9:44PM2.04m | 10:10AM1.95m | 10:41PM1.78m | 11:00AM1.65m | 11:26PM1.46m | 11:42AM1.34m | 00:05AM1.16m | 12:18PM1.05m | 00:41AM0.90m | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | |||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | |
— | 9:15 | — | — | 9:15 | — | — | 9:14 | — | — | 9:12 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:07 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | SW 11 | — | W 16 | W 8 | W 7 | W 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 |
5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | — | 5 | 265 | 92 | 52 | 106 | 79 | 57 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 43 | 29 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 5 | — | — | W 14 | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 |
7 | 2 | 6 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 65 | 65 | 2 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | NNW 3 | NW 4 | WNW 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | NNW 3 | N 3 | WNW 3 | WNW 4 |
7 | 5 | 20 | 48 | 212 | 392 | 426 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 771 | 416 | 764 | 391 | 544 | 757 | 230 | 97 | 3 | 205 | 0 | 1 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 230 | 38 | 56 | 248 | 387 |
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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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