
Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with 136 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 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 Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 17s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a hard look at the Crantock forecast. I’ll be straight: this one’s a tough stretch. We’ve got a classic summer flat spell setting in, and frankly, there’s not a single standout session in the entire 16-day window. The first hint of any surf worth paddling out for is on Thursday morning, July 9th, but it ain't pretty.
Overall Pattern & The First Days
We start the period with a tiny, weak pulse. On Thursday morning, July 9th, we’re looking at a 3 ft swell from the WNW at a 10-second period. The combined energy is a low 126, so it’s weak. The water temp is 62°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year. But the wind is a light cross-shore from the NNE at 6 mph, and conditions are already described as poor. It’s choppy and messy. That afternoon gets worse with a cross-on wind.
Friday, July 10th, is more of the same. A 3 ft swell from the W with a 9-second period, energy at 136, but the wind is still a light cross-shore. Still poor. Friday afternoon is no better. This pattern of small, weak, and poor-looking surf continues right through the weekend.
Saturday morning, July 11th, the wind turns cross-offshore from the ENE at 12 mph, cleaning things up a bit. The swell drops to 2 ft with a 10-second period, but the energy is only 99. It’s tiny. Saturday afternoon has a 3 ft swell from the N with a short 6-second period and only 96 energy. It’s clean, but there’s no power.
Sunday, July 12th, is a write-off. Morning has a 3 ft north-northeast swell with a pitiful 6-second period and 64 energy. The afternoon drops to a 0.3 ft, 21-second period swell that's all but flat. The combined energy is just 23. That’s a true lull.
The Long, Hard Gap
From Sunday afternoon, July 12th, right through until the end of the forecast on July 24th, we are looking at a massive gap of zero usable surf. The swell heights hover between 0.3 ft and 3 ft, but the periods are consistently short (5 to 9 seconds) and the energy levels rarely crack 100. The winds are a mix of fresh cross-offshore and stronger cross-onshore breezes, keeping things either clean but tiny, or lumpy and blown out.
There’s a brief flicker on Friday afternoon, July 17th, where the swell hits 3 ft from the SW with a 7-second period and energy jumps to 107. But the wind is directly onshore from the NW at 12 mph. It’ll be gutless and bumpy. Not worth the drive.
Later, on Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, there’s a 3 ft swell from the N with a short 5-second period and energy of 85. Again, onshore wind from the NNW at 15 mph. Too messy for a decent wave.
Where It's At
Honestly, there isn't a best option here. If you’re desperate for a paddle, the cleanest windows are Saturday, July 11th (morning or afternoon), when the cross-offshore wind cleans up that tiny 2 to 3 ft swell. You’ll be on a longboard, bobbing around, but at least it won’t be choppy. Just keep your expectations on the floor.
Crantock is a river mouth, sheltered spot, and it can be fun on the right swell. But for this entire forecast, the available energy is just too weak, the swell periods too short, and the wind too often from the wrong angle. It’s a blank run, plain and simple. For a spot that’s fairly consistent, this is an unusually poor period. Some summer slumps just hit hard longer than we hope.
Stay patient. Forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | SW 21 | N 5 | NNE 6 | SW 19 | N 6 | N 6 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
120 | 113 | 110 | 127 | 95 | 52 | 67 | 43 | 91 | 41 | 18 | 29 | 43 | 15 | 23 | 32 | 21 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:46PM5.21m | 1:18AM5.33m | 1:57PM5.28m | 2:31AM5.42m | 3:07PM5.51m | 3:40AM5.65m | 4:11PM5.86m | 4:42AM5.96m | 5:09PM6.25m | 5:38AM6.26m | 6:02PM6.60m | 6:29AM6.48m | 6:51PM6.84m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM1.60m | 7:45AM1.50m | 8:19PM1.51m | 8:57AM1.38m | 9:33PM1.26m | 10:06AM1.12m | 10:39PM0.91m | 11:07AM0.80m | 11:38PM0.54m | 12:01PM0.49m | 00:31AM0.24m | 12:51PM0.27m | 1:20AM0.07m | ||||||||
5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | WNW 8 | NNE 5 | N 5 | SW 19 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | W 11 | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | N 5 |
120 | 113 | 110 | 127 | 95 | 52 | 20 | 43 | 91 | 13 | 28 | 29 | 15 | 28 | 23 | 32 | 21 | 9 | 22 | 12 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 18 | W 18 | NNW 4 | WNW 12 | N 4 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 11 | N 6 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 |
— | 6 | 6 | 3 | 26 | 10 | 67 | 41 | 26 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 11 | 22 | 6 | 31 | 29 | 25 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 16 | — | SW 21 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 18 | NE 5 | SW 5 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 |
6 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 5 | — | 18 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 31 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 2 | — | N 4 | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | E 3 | NNE 6 | — | E 3 | ESE 3 | SE 3 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | 41 | — | 5 | 43 | — | 8 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 1 | 2 | 400 | 238 | 262 | 383 | 138 | 16 | 2 | 53 | 16 | 10 | 28 | 170 |
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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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