Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, N swell with 181 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period with N 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. 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 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s ahead for Crantock.
Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a long, dry stretch with next to nothing worth paddling out for. From Sunday the 12th all the way through Thursday the 23rd, it’s mostly flat dribble or onshore junk. The energy barely climbs above 100 (weak to moderate at best) and most days the swell is under 3ft. Winds are often cross or onshore, so don’t expect any clean lines.
Friday morning the 24th through Saturday the 25th sees a bit of a bump, but it’s messy – fresh cross-shore winds around 22 mph and lumpy conditions. Not worth the squeeze unless you’re into getting thrashed.
Now, the one spark in this whole outlook comes on Monday the 27th. We’ve got a solid 10ft swell rolling in from the west with a period of 10 seconds – that’s a proper groundswell. Combined energy hits 1446 (strong), so there’s plenty of push. But here’s the catch: winds are light onshore from the WNW early, and that swell size is expert-only territory. If you’ve got the skills and a big-wave board, this could be your session. For the rest of us, it’s a watch-from-the-beach day. The water is sitting at 64° with a 2° anomaly, so much warmer than usual for this time of year – that’s a notable shift.
Bottom line: don’t hold your breath for the next two weeks. Monday the 27th is the only standout, and even then it’s for the brave. Keep an eye on the sky, things can change.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the ENE on Sun night, calm by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | WSW 18 | W 10 | N 6 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 18 | 38 | 31 | 43 | 71 | 46 | 31 | 31 | 17 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 36 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 24 | 60 | 165 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:11PM5.86m | 4:42AM5.96m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:39PM0.91m | 11:07AM0.80m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 |
 | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | — | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | 9:22 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
Feels °C | 25 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | W 8 | N 6 | SW 19 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | W 9 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | W 5 | W 5 | W 8 | W 7 |
| kJ | 20 | 5 | 29 | 15 | 71 | 46 | 18 | 22 | 17 | 9 | 14 | 18 | 36 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 10 | 28 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | SW 15 | SW 19 | SW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | N 4 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 5 | W 14 |
| kJ | 6 | 9 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 21 | 21 | 31 | 15 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 5 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 21 | — | W 8 | W 8 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 14 | NNW 5 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | W 8 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — |
| kJ | 18 | — | 1 | 1 | 8 | 31 | 31 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 5 | 1 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 5 | NE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | N 5 | N 6 |
| kJ | — | 38 | 31 | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 60 | 165 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 400 | 292 | 398 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 38 | 53 | 230 | 40 | 161 | 33 | 230 | 270 | 56 | 39 | 231 | 16 | 2 |
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