Crantock Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.40° N 5.12° W

Crantock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 13 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crantock sea temperature is
18.5° C
2.6° 

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


Crantock surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, N swell with 47 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crantock this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 0.8m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 14th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up for our local stretch.

To be honest, the next week and a half is pretty bleak. The guidance is pointing to a spot that’s sheltered and fairly consistent, but the actual swell energy is just way too low for anything worthwhile. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing really rideable – from the start right through to the 23rd of July, the swell heights are all under 2 ft with weak, short-period energy. The combined energy values are mostly in the double digits, all under 100, which tells you the ocean is flat and tired. There’s a real gap of about 10 days with no proper surf on offer.

The first real pulse of energy shows up on the 24th of July. Crantock (river) will see a jump in swell, with heights around 4 ft to 4 ft coming from the SW and WSW. That’s decent, but the period is only 5 to 7 seconds, so it’s a weak, short-period wind swell, not a groundswell. The combined energy climbs to 101 on the 24th morning, and then up to 213 on the 24th afternoon, which is moderate to strong. The problem is the wind. It’s a cross-shore breeze, creating a cross-chop, so the waves won’t be clean. It’s a beach-and-river setup, and with moderate wind and that short period, it might be more interesting for the kite crew than for paddle surfing.

The best chance for a clean session sneaks in on the 25th and 26th of July. On the 25th morning, the swell is 3 ft from the WNW, with a cross-shore wind, but it’s still a bit messy. The real standout, however, is the 26th of July. The swell holds around 3 ft to 4 ft from the W, with a period of 7 to 8 seconds, and the wind turns cross-off from the S and SSW. That’s clean surf. The combined energy is moderate (125 to 157), so there’s a bit of push. The wind will be fresh to strong, but being cross-off, it will groom the faces nicely. It’s not a huge swell, but for a river break that’s sheltered, this is the best on offer. The 27th is similar but the energy drops off.

So, if you’re waiting for anything, the 26th of July is the pick. Clean, manageable waves, and a bit of energy. The earlier part of the window is a write-off. Don’t bother getting the wetsuit wet until then.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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NNE
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18
0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
49
24
33
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40
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:09PM6.25m
5:38AM6.26m
6:02PM6.60m
6:29AM6.48m
6:51PM6.84m
7:17AM6.57m
7:38PM6.92m
8:03AM6.52m
8:23PM6.83m
8:47AM6.34m
9:08PM6.57m
9:31AM6.06m
9:52PM6.19m
10:15AM5.70m
Low Tide
11:38PM0.54m
12:01PM0.49m
00:31AM0.24m
12:51PM0.27m
1:20AM0.07m
1:37PM0.18m
2:07AM0.06m
2:22PM0.24m
2:51AM0.21m
3:05PM0.43m
3:34AM0.50m
3:48PM0.75m
4:17AM0.88m
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Temp °C
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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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