
Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period, WSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, W swell with 263 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 9s period with WSW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Look, I’ve got to be honest with you – the next 16 days at Crantock are a tough watch. The forecast is a flat spell with hardly anything to get excited about. There’s a real gap here with no proper surf on offer for the entire period, so don’t be in a rush to wax up.
We kick off on Sunday, the 2nd of August, with tiny, weak waves. It’s a bit of a nothing burger, with a 2ft swell from the west and a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 35, so it’s barely breaking. The wind is light from the southeast, keeping things clean, but there’s just no push to get a ride.
Monday the 3rd sees a slight bump, with the swell picking up to 3ft from the west-southwest, but the period is still short at 9 seconds. The energy climbs to 99, but it’s still classified as poor surf. The wind is light and cross-offshore from the south-southeast, which would shape it up nicely, but the swell just isn’t there.
Tuesday the 4th is a write-off – 3ft to 3ft of short-period, wind-affected slop. The wind is fresh from the southwest at 15 mph, creating a cross-chop, and the energy only hits 109 to 120. It’s messy.
Wednesday the 5th is the biggest day of the whole outlook, but it’s a cruel joke. We get a 6ft swell from the west, but the period is a short 7 seconds, and the wind is onshore from the west-northwest at 15 mph. The combined energy is 270, which is moderate, but with onshore wind and short period, it’s a lumpy, blown-out mess. For a sheltered river break like this, that onshore wind is going to ruin it. This is a kite surfer’s window, not a surfer’s.
From Thursday the 6th all the way through to Monday the 17th of August, the trend is downhill. Swell heights drop below 3ft, and the energy is weak, often below 100. The wind is mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the period is consistently short. There are a few moments with lighter winds, like Sunday the 9th with a light cross-shore breeze, but the swell is a pathetic 4ft with a 6-second period, offering no shape or power.
The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there. But don’t let that fool you. This is a long, flat run. The forecast can change, but for now, stay home and sort your gear out. There’s nothing worth paddling for.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
35 | 18 | 78 | 99 | 58 | 96 | 98 | 102 | 138 | 263 | 208 | 188 | 146 | 52 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:17AM6.14m | 8:34PM6.37m | 8:53AM6.08m | 9:10PM6.24m | 9:31AM5.93m | 9:50PM6.01m | 10:14AM5.70m | 10:37PM5.70m | 11:05AM5.42m | 11:35PM5.36m | 12:10PM5.16m | 00:49AM5.10m | 1:31PM5.06m | 2:14AM5.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:31PM0.63m | 2:54AM0.63m | 3:05PM0.74m | 3:29AM0.78m | 3:43PM0.93m | 4:08AM1.00m | 4:26PM1.18m | 4:56AM1.30m | 5:21PM1.47m | 5:56AM1.60m | 6:33PM1.72m | 7:16AM1.78m | 8:03PM1.75m | ||||||||
5:48 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 9 | W 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | NNW 5 | W 5 | WNW 5 | W 9 | WNW 4 | WNW 5 | W 9 | WNW 8 |
35 | 12 | 78 | 99 | 58 | 96 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | W 15 | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 12 | W 10 | NNW 4 | W 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | SW 12 |
— | 18 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 15 | 6 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 15 | — | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 12 | W 10 | N 5 | — | W 5 | SW 13 | W 13 | — |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 17 | 1 | — | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 2 | WSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | N 3 | — | NW 4 | WNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | 98 | 102 | 138 | 263 | 208 | 188 | 146 | 52 | — | — | 13 | 1 | — | 12 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 387 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 33 | 32 | 261 | 205 | 230 | 29 | 230 | 230 | 40 | 56 | 39 | 403 | 416 | 240 | 401 | 386 | 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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