Crantock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s talk about what’s coming up in the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow start, to be honest. Crantock is the only spot we’ve got to work with, and the first week is looking pretty flat and uninspiring. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing much until the middle of the month.

The water is sitting at 65.1°, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so that’s a nice little bonus.

The first real chance of some decent waves doesn’t show up until Saturday the 15th. There’s a pulse of swell coming in, with a 5ft W swell pushing through by the morning, and the combined energy is starting to get some legs at 295 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light from the NE, so it’s a cross-shore, which will keep things a bit cleaner. The swell picks up a bit more through the afternoon, hitting 5.2ft from the W, with energy jumping to 377 (moderate wave energy). It’s a bit of a messy cross-onshore by then, so the morning window looks the better bet.

But the one that’s got me a little bit excited is Sunday the 16th. The morning is looking like a ripper. The swell is a solid 5.6ft, rolling in from the W, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a punchy 374 (moderate wave energy). The wind? Glassy. Dead flat from the SE. That’s a real treat, mate. If you can get down there, you’ll be surfing smooth, clean lines. It’s a bit on the big side for the total beginners, but for anyone with a bit of experience, it’s the best on offer in the whole 16-day window. The afternoon gets a bit trickier with a straight onshore wind, so make it a morning mission.

After that, Monday the 17th holds some size, with 5.9ft WNW swell and energy at 408 (moderate to strong wave energy), but the wind swings around to a cross-onshore, so it’ll be a bit lumpy. Still, there’s power there for the taking.

Overall, it’s a long wait for very little, but that Sunday morning is the one to circle.

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