Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, N swell with 91 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crantock this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – the outlook for the next 16 days is a tough one. This is one of those stretches where the surf just isn't cooperating. Don't shoot the messenger, but the models are showing a real blank run for the area. We’re looking at a solid gap of over a week where there’s nothing worth paddling out for. It’s a bit of a drought, and for this spot, that’s not entirely unusual when the conditions don't line up.
The first real chance we see is on Saturday, July 25th, at Crantock. This is a river mouth setup that’s pretty sheltered, so it takes a bit of work to get it going. The swell is building from the W, pushing to about 4 ft, but the period is a short 6 seconds. That’s a weak, windswell kind of energy. The combined energy climbs to 135 (moderate) through the morning, but the wind is straight onshore from the NW at 15 mph. It’s going to be a bumpy, closed-out mess. Honestly, unless you’re desperate for a splash, this one’s a pass.
Sunday, July 26th isn’t any better. The swell holds around 4 ft from the W, 7-second period, with a combined energy of 132. The wind is still cross-onshore out of the WNW at 12 mph, keeping things choppy and uninviting. The water temp is about 64°, which is a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, but that’s the only good news.
The following week offers a few flickers, but nothing that lights the fire. Monday, July 27th sees a bit of a drop with 3 ft of swell from the W, period creeping up to 9 seconds, but the wind is a messy cross-shore from the SW at 15 mph. The energy is down to 95, which is weak. The surf just looks ragged.
Thursday, July 30th and Friday, July 31st see a late uptick. On Thursday afternoon, the swell jumps to 3 ft from the WSW, 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 145 (moderate). But the wind is a fresh 18 mph from the N, making for a lumpy, onshore mess. Friday morning pushes that energy to 184, with 4 ft of WSW swell and 8-second period, but again, onshore winds at 12-15 mph. It’s just not clean.
So, the honest truth? There are no standouts in this 16-day window. The best of a bad bunch might be the early morning of Friday, July 31st, if you’re a glutton for punishment and can handle the wind. But for a proper wave, you’re better off waiting for the next weather system to shift the winds. This is a classic case of ‘the forecast can change,’ but as it stands, it’s a quiet period for the paddle.
Stay patient, and I’ll be back when the swell has a bit more to say.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 9 | N 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | N 6 | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | N 4 | N 4 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 12 | 14 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 22 | 28 | 56 | 77 | 31 | 19 | 31 | 19 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 16 | 19 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:38PM6.92m | 8:03AM6.52m | 8:23PM6.83m | 8:47AM6.34m | 9:08PM6.57m | 9:31AM6.06m | 9:52PM6.19m | 10:15AM5.70m | 10:37PM5.73m | 11:02AM5.33m | 11:26PM5.27m | 11:54AM4.98m | 00:23AM4.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:37PM0.18m | 2:07AM0.06m | 2:22PM0.24m | 2:51AM0.21m | 3:05PM0.43m | 3:34AM0.50m | 3:48PM0.75m | 4:17AM0.88m | 4:32PM1.13m | 5:01AM1.29m | 5:19PM1.53m | 5:49AM1.68m | 6:13PM1.88m | ||||||||
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 | 5:26 | — | — | 5:26 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:24 | — | — | 9:23 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:22 | — | — | 9:21 | — | — | 9:20 | — | — | 9:19 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 23 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 14 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 4 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | N 6 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | N 5 | N 5 | N 5 | W 10 | N 4 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 31 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 12 | 28 | 9 | 15 | 14 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 5 | W 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | W 7 | SW 19 | W 12 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 16 | W 10 | W 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 12 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 38 | 33 | 33 | 10 | 28 | 4 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | W 21 | W 12 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 5 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | — | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | N 3 | N 5 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 5 | N 5 | N 6 | — | N 5 | N 5 | N 4 | N 5 | — | — | — | N 5 | — | N 4 | N 4 |
| kJ | — | 8 | 22 | — | 13 | 22 | 28 | 56 | 77 | — | 19 | 31 | 19 | 43 | — | — | — | 16 | — | 16 | 19 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 238 | 238 | 280 | 280 | 398 | 401 | 570 | 392 | 240 | 39 | 280 | 386 | 383 | 66 | 2 | 39 | 392 | 398 | 763 | 337 | |
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