
Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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★+): Saturday 11 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jul 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 10s |
| 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 get straight into it. We’ve got a pretty quiet stretch ahead for Crantock. The forecast is pretty much a long run of small, weak surf with poor conditions, so don’t get your hopes up for anything special.
This first bit of the run is pretty grim. Wednesday afternoon kicks us off with a weak 3ft swell from the WNW, but the onshore wind is going to make a mess of it. The combined energy is only 120 (moderate wave energy), but honestly, it’s not going to ride well. We’ll be stuck in the same small, grovelly zone through Thursday and Friday, with cross and cross-on winds keeping things bumpy and uninviting. The water is sitting at 62° right now, which is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
Come Saturday morning, the 11th of July, we finally see a bit of a glimmer. The wind goes light cross-off from the ENE, and the small 2ft W swell (10-second period) cleans up nicely. The combined energy drops to 102 (weak to moderate), but it’s clean. That’s the only time in the whole outlook that the surf is described as “surfable.” It’s still tiny, but for a beginner or a longboarder, that Saturday morning window is your best shot. The afternoon goes glassy, but the swell drops to 2ft, so it’s pretty flat.
From Sunday the 12th onwards, the swell direction swings to the north and northeast, but the size stays tiny. We get a bunch of 2ft to 3ft days, but the period is short (5–6 seconds) and the wind, while offshore, is blowing fresh. The combined energy is mostly in the 50–100 range (weak to moderate). The waves are clean but tiny and weak. On the 14th of July, Tuesday afternoon, we get a fresh offshore from the ESE, but it’s only 2ft, so it’s a session for the patient soul.
There’s a big gap in quality after that. From the 15th through the 23rd, we’re looking at onshore winds, small swell, and a lot of “poor surf conditions” labels. The 20th of July (Monday) sees a bit more push, with a 3ft to 4ft N swell, but the wind is strong cross-onshore from the WSW, blowing 45 km/h, and the combined energy hits 106 (moderate). That’s messy, blown-out, and not worth paddling out for. It’s more of a kitesurfing setup if anything.
The standout? There’s only one, and it’s not a classic. The best on offer is Saturday morning, July 11th. Crantock (river mouth) will have tiny, clean 2ft swell from the W, with a light cross-off breeze. It’s small, it’s for beginners, but it’s the only clean window in a 16-day forecast that’s mostly full of nothing. For the rest of it, you’re better off checking the forecast again in a week.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the ESE by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | W 10 | W 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
118 | 123 | 120 | 113 | 110 | 127 | 95 | 52 | 67 | 41 | 52 | 29 | 45 | 74 | 52 | 40 | 74 | 47 | 21 | 31 | 15 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 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 | 5:09PM6.25m | 5:38AM6.26m | 6:02PM6.60m | 6:29AM6.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:38PM0.54m | 12:01PM0.49m | 00:31AM0.24m | 12:51PM0.27m | |||||||
— | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | |
— | 9:31 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:30 | — | — | 9:29 | — | — | 9:28 | — | — | 9:27 | 9:25 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 2 |
Temp °C | 18 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 21 |
Feels °C | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | SW 19 | SW 19 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 |
118 | 123 | 120 | 113 | 110 | 127 | 95 | 52 | 23 | 33 | 52 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 15 | 15 | 74 | 47 | 21 | 15 | 10 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | SW 11 | — | W 18 | W 18 | NNW 4 | WNW 12 | NNW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | SW 16 | SW 21 | SW 15 | W 8 | SW 15 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 |
2 | 5 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 26 | 18 | 67 | 41 | 26 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 22 | 21 | 31 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 17 | W 18 | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | WNW 10 | SW 17 | SW 17 | W 16 | — | SW 16 | — | SW 15 | W 8 | S 7 | WSW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 |
— | 6 | 6 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 36 | 12 | 12 | 5 | — | 10 | — | 8 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | N 6 | NNE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 4 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | 29 | 45 | 74 | 52 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 38 | 2 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 398 | 238 | 567 | 230 | 209 | 2 | 383 | 51 | 16 | 212 |
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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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