Crantock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Crantock over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: the first week is pretty rough. We’ve got a solid run of onshore winds and messy conditions through to September 20th. The swell’s hanging around 5ft to 7ft, with combined wave energy mostly in the moderate range (hitting 427 to 936), but it’s all being blown out by fresh breezes from the west and northwest. This is more of a kite-surfing show than a clean paddle session. Not worth getting wet for.

Now, there’s a gap of no real action until we hit September 21st. That Monday morning, things finally calm down. We get a glassy, clear morning with a tiny 3ft west swell, period around 12 seconds. Combined energy is low at 235, so it’s not packing any punch, but for a river break like Crantock, that light offshore from the ESE and glassy conditions will make for some clean, user-friendly waves. It’s a beginner-friendly spot and fairly consistent, so if you’re just wanting to get out, this is your window. The water temp feels about average for this time of year.

The real standout, though, is shaping up for Wednesday, September 23rd. The afternoon session is where it’s at. We’re looking at a 6ft swell from the west-northwest, with a very long period of 14 seconds. That’s groundswell energy, and the combined energy is pumping in at 1058 – strong stuff. Winds go glassy, skies are clear, and the report calls for very good surf conditions. At 6ft, it’s a bit too much for total beginners, but for anyone who’s comfortable, this is the pick of the forecast. That long-period west-northwest swell lines up perfectly with the optimum direction for this sheltered river break. There’s potential for some real quality here.

After that, we get a few more clean days. September 25th, Friday, has a 4ft west-northwest swell with a 13-second period, clean conditions with a gentle offshore from the ESE. Combined energy is still solid at 609. It’s a good follow-up session.

The last few days of September and into the 30th see the swell dropping right off, with heights under 3ft and energy falling to below 100. The wind stays offshore, but there’s just not enough swell to get excited about.

So, to wrap it up: don't bother this week. Wait for the 21st for a glassy rehab session, but circle Wednesday, September 23rd. That’s the one. Glassy, strong groundswell, and the best conditions of the whole outlook. Promising, but you know how the long-range can be – keep your fingers crossed.

Rusty.

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