Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s period, W swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crantock this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 0.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the surf at Crantock.
To be straight with you, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat. There’s no real swell to speak of for the first ten days or so, with waves barely cracking 3 ft. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-on, and the water temp is sitting at 65°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year. It’s a quiet stretch, and if you’re looking for a paddle, you might be better off waiting.
The first real glimmer of hope pops up on the morning of Sunday the 2nd of August. We’ve got a light SE breeze blowing offshore, which is a major positive for clean conditions. The swell is small, just 2 ft from the west, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak (36). It’s not going to be epic, but for a beginner-friendly spot like Crantock, it’s the cleanest window we’ve got early on. The break is a river mouth, fairly consistent, but crowds are often a thing here, so don’t expect to have it to yourself.
As we roll into the second week, the 5th of August, Wednesday morning, looks interesting. The wind is calm, glassy, which is a real treat. Swell is a tiny 3 ft from the north, but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s a weak, short-period bump.
Then, on the 12th of August, Wednesday afternoon, we start to see a bit more energy. The swell jumps to 4 ft from the WNW, with a period of 6 seconds. The combined energy hits 104, which is moderate. The wind is onshore from the NW, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. This is the biggest swell we’ll see, but it’s not clean. It might be a bit much for beginners, but for the more experienced, there’s something to work with, even if it’s a bit messy.
The very end of the run, on the 14th of August, Friday morning, sees a glassy calm with an ENE breeze, but the swell is barely 0.7 ft from the west. It’s a flat, clean paddle, not much for riding.
Bottom line: the standout is the clean, offshore conditions on Sunday the 2nd of August morning. It’s small, but it’s the best we’ve got. The late swell on the 12th of August afternoon has the most power, but it's not clean. If you’re a beginner, the 2nd of August is your day. If you’re more experienced and don’t mind a bit of onshore bump, the 12th of August afternoon is worth a look.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 5 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 |
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 kJ | 33 | 20 | 14 | 42 | 28 | 20 | 41 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 19 | 86 | 82 | 88 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 22 | 40 | 28 | 25 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off |
High Tide | 6:54PM6.18m | 7:11AM6.01m | 7:27PM6.34m | 7:44AM6.11m | 8:00PM6.41m | 8:17AM6.14m | 8:34PM6.37m | 8:53AM6.08m | 9:10PM6.24m | 9:31AM5.93m | 9:50PM6.01m | 10:14AM5.70m | 10:37PM5.70m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:53PM0.82m | 1:15AM0.71m | 1:26PM0.67m | 1:48AM0.60m | 1:58PM0.60m | 2:21AM0.57m | 2:31PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.63m | 3:05PM0.74m | 3:29AM0.78m | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:08AM1.00m | 4:26PM1.18m | ||||||||
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 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:07 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | W 11 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 20 | 11 | 42 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 40 | 35 | 35 | 12 | 86 | 82 | 88 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 17 | 16 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | — | W 9 | W 12 | W 12 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 4 | N 3 | W 10 | — | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 4 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 11 |
| kJ | 33 | — | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 41 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 19 | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 | N 5 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — | — | N 3 | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | 20 | 14 | 16 | 28 | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 22 | 40 | 28 | 25 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 762 | 270 | 40 | 56 | 230 | 232 | 56 | 56 | 39 | 383 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 30 | 39 | 40 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
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