
Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 11s period, W swell with 274 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 4PM (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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 1.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Crantock over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – the first week is a tough one. We’re looking at a real dry spell for any decent surf. From Saturday the 8th all the way through to about Tuesday the 12th, the waves are tiny, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft, with poor conditions and a combined wave energy that’s barely a whisper (less than 40). It’s a frustrating start, but that’s just how it’s laying out.
Now, things start to show a pulse of life on Wednesday the 12th. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the west, with a period of 9-10 seconds. The morning will be tricky with a strong offshore wind, but by the afternoon it settles into a moderate offshore breeze, making for clean conditions. The energy kicks up to 108-125 (moderate), and it’s surfable, but it’s still very ordinary. For a fairly consistent spot like Crantock, this is a glimmer of hope, but not the standout.
The real standout window is a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday the 13th sees a jump to 4ft from the west, with a period hitting 11 seconds, giving us a decent groundswell. The combined energy climbs to 275, which is solid. But the wind is a nuisance – cross-onshore and then onshore, making it choppy and scrappy. It’s not the clean, glassy stuff we dream of. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
If you’re an experienced surfer looking for a challenge, Tuesday the 18th is worth marking on your calendar. We’re looking at a solid 8ft swell from the west-northwest, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a lot of power, with combined energy hitting a massive 784-987. However, the wind is onshore, so the quality will be poor. This is strictly for experts, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on that day.
Towards the end of the run, Friday the 21st afternoon offers a last chance. A 5ft swell from the west, with a moderate offshore wind, gives us clean, surfable waves. The energy is moderate at 191, and it’s a decent option for a session, but it’s not a world-beater.
So, to wrap it up: the next few days are a washout. The best of a bad bunch is the surfable window on Wednesday 12th afternoon, but honestly, the standout is the big, messy swell on Tuesday 18th for the brave and experienced. It’s a lean period, but for a river break like this, it tends not to stay poor for long. Keep an eye on the forecasts.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ESE on Tue night, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | 9 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 85 | 125 | 108 | 132 | 274 | 233 | 184 | 129 | 99 | 86 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:31PM5.06m | 2:14AM5.08m | 2:54PM5.26m | 3:33AM5.35m | 4:05PM5.69m | 4:37AM5.77m | 5:03PM6.19m | 5:30AM6.18m | 5:52PM6.64m | 6:17AM6.50m | 6:37PM6.94m | 7:00AM6.68m | 7:19PM7.04m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:16AM1.78m | 8:03PM1.75m | 8:46AM1.70m | 9:29PM1.47m | 10:02AM1.35m | 10:38PM1.02m | 11:03AM0.90m | 11:34PM0.54m | 11:53AM0.48m | 00:21AM0.17m | 12:37PM0.18m | 1:04AM-0.04m | 1:19PM0.04m | 1:44AM-0.06m | |||||||
5:56 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 12 | 11 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
14 | 6 | 15 | 7 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 11 | 85 | 125 | 108 | 132 | 274 | 233 | 184 | 129 | 99 | 86 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 9 | SW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | SW 7 | N 4 | W 9 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 9 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 24 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | WSW 7 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 12 | — | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | W 10 | W 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 8 | 3 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | N 3 | N 4 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SE 3 | SSE 3 | — | NNW 2 | NW 3 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 4 | N 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | — | 1 | 3 | 10 | 23 | 18 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 201 | 201 | 39 | 39 | 230 | 39 | 16 | 39 | 39 | 400 | 232 | 32 | 72 | 0 | 2 | 29 | 40 | 40 | 141 | 292 | 40 |
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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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