
Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, W swell with 259 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 11s 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 Wednesday (Aug 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 1PM. 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 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty again, giving it to you straight. We’re looking at a tough stretch for Crantock over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be honest, the whole 16-day window is looking pretty grim, with nothing that really gets the heart pumping. It’s a long, dry spell with “poor surf conditions” tagged on nearly every session.
The water temp is about 66°F, which is a touch warmer than usual for this time of year, so at least the water won't bite.
We kick off with a proper flat spell. Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are basically a write-off, with tiny 0.7ft to 3ft swell and onshore or cross-onshore winds making a mess. The combined energy is weak, and there’s just nothing to work with.
Now, there is a little blip mid-week. On Wednesday the 12th, we finally see a pulse. The morning brings a 3ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, and the combined energy climbs to a modest level. The winds are light and cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean. Then into the afternoon, it gets even better—the wind goes glassy, and the swell bumps up to 3ft from the west with a 9-second period (energy picks up even more). This is the only real window of the entire forecast. It’s a river break, fairly consistent, and a beginner-friendly spot, so for a few hours it might offer a few fun little runners. Don’t expect bombs, but it’ll be the cleanest waves we see all fortnight.
After that, it’s back to the grind. From Thursday the 13th all the way through to Monday the 24th, it’s a long slog of poor to ordinary conditions. We get some bigger swell—like 5ft on Friday the 21st and 5ft on the afternoon—but it’s coming with howling onshore and cross-onshore winds from the NW and NNW, gusting up to 19 mph or more. That sets up a lumpy, choppy mess. The combined energy on those days can get into a moderate range, but the quality is shot. For a beach and river setup like this, that combo is more interesting for kite surfers than for us paddle surfers.
So, to sum it up: the standout is Wednesday the 12th afternoon. It’s the only time the stars align for a bit of clean, glassy, surfable waves. Everything else in the 16-day window is a write-off. That’s a rough run, but that’s how it goes sometimes around here. Forecasts can always change, but right now, the waiting game is on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | W 13 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
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7 | 16 | 15 | 33 | 23 | 33 | 20 | 13 | 116 | 125 | 136 | 164 | 231 | 237 | 188 | 129 | 99 | 86 | 149 | 137 | 106 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:54PM5.26m | 3:33AM5.35m | 4:05PM5.69m | 4:37AM5.77m | 5:03PM6.19m | 5:30AM6.18m | 5:52PM6.64m | 6:17AM6.50m | 6:37PM6.94m | 7:00AM6.68m | 7:19PM7.04m | 7:40AM6.69m | 7:58PM6.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:29PM1.47m | 10:02AM1.35m | 10:38PM1.02m | 11:03AM0.90m | 11:34PM0.54m | 11:53AM0.48m | 00:21AM0.17m | 12:37PM0.18m | 1:04AM-0.04m | 1:19PM0.04m | 1:44AM-0.06m | 1:57PM0.07m | 2:22AM0.10m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:52 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
7 | 16 | 15 | 33 | 8 | 33 | 20 | 11 | 116 | 125 | 136 | 164 | 231 | 237 | 188 | 129 | 99 | 86 | 149 | 137 | 106 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | N 4 | N 4 | W 9 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — |
6 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 23 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 12 | — | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 7 | W 10 | W 13 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
2 | 6 | — | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 4 | — | N 4 | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 |
— | — | 13 | — | 9 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 4 | 9 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 292 | 403 | 230 | 38 | 56 | 16 | 218 | 403 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 18 | 40 | 40 | 59 | 230 | 74 |
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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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