
Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, N swell with 92 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crantock this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) 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 0.4m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s cooking for the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, mate, it’s a grim stretch for paddle surfing. The entire 16-day window is a real struggle. The surf is tiny, and when there is a little bump, the wind or conditions just ruin it. You’re looking at a long dry spell of poor surf conditions, with nothing really coming together for a proper session. The first real chance of anything remotely surfable doesn’t pop up until Wednesday, 29 July, which is over a week away. Before that, it’s pretty much a write-off.
Let’s focus on the only spot on offer: Crantock. This is a sheltered river mouth, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave. The water temp is 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so that’s a small comfort.
The first few days are a total bust. From Wednesday, 15 July right through to Tuesday, 28 July, the swell is tiny, mostly 1ft to 2ft, with short, weak periods. The wind is often cross or onshore, chopping up what little wave there is. The combined wave energy is terrible, barely cracking 60 (60) for most of that time. It’s just not worth paddling out.
Friday, 24 July, morning has a brief moment of clarity with a 0.7ft swell from the WNW, but with a very long 13-second period. That’s a groundswell, but it’s so small it’s laughable. The wind is offshore from the SE and clean, but the wave is just not there. You’d be floating.
The real standout, if you can call it that, is Wednesday, 29 July, in the morning. Finally, we see a bit of life. The swell bumps up to 4ft from the WNW with a 6-second period, and the combined energy hits 175 (175), which is moderate. The wind is cross-off from the S, keeping it clean. It’s still ordinary conditions, but it’s the only surfable wave in the whole outlook. It’s small, but for a beginner at Crantock, it’s a window. The afternoon goes to crap with a cross wind, so get it early.
The next day, Thursday, 30 July, is a bit bigger – 5ft from the W – but the wind is cross, making it a messy, choppy affair. The energy is 185 (185), but it’s not clean. Unless you’re desperate, it’s not worth it.
To be honest, this is a tough run. The river mouth setup rarely gets enough juice, and the wind is constantly working against it. When the swell is small and the wind is bad, it’s a no-go. For the first 10 days, there’s genuinely nothing. Keep your eyes on that Wednesday morning, 29 July, for a tiny, clean window, but don’t expect much. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | N 5 | W 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | N 5 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 32 | 28 | 18 | 21 | 39 | 56 | 86 | 52 | 27 | 45 | 11 | 21 | 42 | 33 | 32 | 16 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross | on | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:37PM5.73m | 11:02AM5.33m | 11:26PM5.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:32PM1.13m | 5:01AM1.29m | 5:19PM1.53m | ||||||||
5:24 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:25 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 5 | NNE 5 | N 5 | W 8 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | N 5 | N 5 | W 9 |
13 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 28 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 4 | 52 | 27 | 45 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 29 | 14 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | W 7 | W 7 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 |
15 | 14 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 33 | 32 | 10 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | W 13 | — | W 21 | W 10 | W 10 | W 12 | W 11 | W 8 | SW 18 | W 8 | SW 16 | W 7 |
4 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | — | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 5 | N 4 | NNW 5 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | — | — | N 5 |
— | — | — | 11 | 11 | 32 | — | 18 | 21 | 39 | 56 | 86 | — | — | — | — | 21 | 42 | — | — | 16 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 53 | 280 | 51 | 238 | 66 | 12 | 1777 | 417 | 417 | 570 | 59 | 2 | 53 | 392 | 390 | 387 | 102 | 2 | 2 | 39 |
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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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