
Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 7 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, N swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, W swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 10th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here, let's take a look at what's on offer for our region.
Honestly, for the next week and a half, it's a bit of a flat spell. We're looking at a long stretch from now until late in the window where the swell just isn't putting in the work. The only break in the whole area is Crantock (a river mouth setup), and we're going to be waiting a while for anything worthwhile.
Starting out, through the first week of July, we've got tiny swell, mostly under 3 feet, coming from the west. The water temp is sitting around 61°, which is pretty much average for this time of year. The wind is often onshore or cross-onshore, and the combined wave energy is weak. It's clean at times, like Wednesday morning the 8th when it goes glassy, but the swell is just too small and weak to get excited about. Later in that first week, we get some cleaner offshore winds, but the swell period drops way down to 5 or 6 seconds and the energy tanks, so it's not doing anything for us.
The real standout, and the only time I'd bother paddling out, is on Sunday the 19th of July. We get a solid ESE offshore breeze at 16 mph, which will clean the river mouth up nicely. The swell from the west bumps up to about 2 feet, but the period jumps to 12-13 seconds, pushing the combined energy to a moderate level. That’s the best we’re going to see. It's not big, but that longer period and clean offshore wind will make for some tidy, surfable little runners on the bank. Keep in mind, Crantock can get busy, so expect some local crew out there for this.
Before that, there are some clean and glassy days, especially around the 14th to 18th, but the swell is tiny and the energy is next to nothing. Don't get your hopes up for those.
So, for this whole stretch, mark your calendar for Sunday the 19th of July at Crantock. That's your best bet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | NNE 5 |
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90 | 69 | 52 | 49 | 90 | 87 | 113 | 123 | 120 | 108 | 108 | 125 | 90 | 47 | 67 | 49 | 91 | 46 | 33 | 34 | 30 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:22PM5.70m | 10:48AM5.38m | 11:11PM5.54m | 11:42AM5.27m | 00:10AM5.40m | 12:46PM5.21m | 1:18AM5.33m | 1:57PM5.28m | 2:31AM5.42m | 3:07PM5.51m | 3:40AM5.65m | 4:11PM5.86m | 4:42AM5.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:15PM1.28m | 4:45AM1.27m | 5:02PM1.42m | 5:35AM1.39m | 5:58PM1.55m | 6:35AM1.49m | 7:05PM1.60m | 7:45AM1.50m | 8:19PM1.51m | 8:57AM1.38m | 9:33PM1.26m | 10:06AM1.12m | 10:39PM0.91m | 11:07AM0.80m | |||||||
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | |
— | 9:32 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | 9:28 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | W 8 | N 5 | SW 19 |
90 | 69 | 52 | 49 | 90 | 87 | 113 | 123 | 120 | 108 | 108 | 125 | 90 | 29 | 50 | 49 | 91 | 46 | 5 | 34 | 15 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 13 | W 11 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | W 13 | W 11 | SW 11 | — | W 18 | W 18 | W 13 | WNW 12 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 21 | W 8 | W 8 |
7 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 28 | 47 | 67 | 42 | 26 | 7 | 18 | 5 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 12 | SW 13 | — | — | — | W 17 | W 18 | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | WNW 11 | W 17 | W 17 | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
— | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 37 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 4 | NW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 2 | N 3 | N 4 | N 4 | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | — | NNE 5 |
— | — | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | 30 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 217 | 15 | 1 | 56 | 38 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 38 | 0 | 523 | 383 | 16 | 238 |
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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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