Crantock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Crantock over the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I’ve got to be straight with you – the first week is a tough one. We’re looking at a real dry spell for any decent surf. From Saturday the 8th all the way through to about Tuesday the 12th, the waves are tiny, mostly around 0.7ft to 1ft, with poor conditions and a combined wave energy that’s barely a whisper (less than 40). It’s a frustrating start, but that’s just how it’s laying out.

Now, things start to show a pulse of life on Wednesday the 12th. The swell bumps up to 3ft from the west, with a period of 9-10 seconds. The morning will be tricky with a strong offshore wind, but by the afternoon it settles into a moderate offshore breeze, making for clean conditions. The energy kicks up to 108-125 (moderate), and it’s surfable, but it’s still very ordinary. For a fairly consistent spot like Crantock, this is a glimmer of hope, but not the standout.

The real standout window is a bit of a mixed bag. Thursday the 13th sees a jump to 4ft from the west, with a period hitting 11 seconds, giving us a decent groundswell. The combined energy climbs to 275, which is solid. But the wind is a nuisance – cross-onshore and then onshore, making it choppy and scrappy. It’s not the clean, glassy stuff we dream of. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.

If you’re an experienced surfer looking for a challenge, Tuesday the 18th is worth marking on your calendar. We’re looking at a solid 8ft swell from the west-northwest, with a period of 8 seconds. That’s a lot of power, with combined energy hitting a massive 784-987. However, the wind is onshore, so the quality will be poor. This is strictly for experts, and even then, it’s going to be a battle. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on that day.

Towards the end of the run, Friday the 21st afternoon offers a last chance. A 5ft swell from the west, with a moderate offshore wind, gives us clean, surfable waves. The energy is moderate at 191, and it’s a decent option for a session, but it’s not a world-beater.

So, to wrap it up: the next few days are a washout. The best of a bad bunch is the surfable window on Wednesday 12th afternoon, but honestly, the standout is the big, messy swell on Tuesday 18th for the brave and experienced. It’s a lean period, but for a river break like this, it tends not to stay poor for long. Keep an eye on the forecasts.

Rusty.

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