Crantock Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.40° N 5.12° W

Crantock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crantock sea temperature is
17.6° C
1.8° 

Crantock surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Crantock surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, W swell with 76 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Crantock this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 17th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 6s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.


Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on the table for the next couple of weeks.

Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – Crantock is looking pretty grim for a while. The whole stretch from now through to the 20th of July is basically a write-off. We’re talking tiny, weak swells with poor energy, and mixed up with some onshore or cross-off winds that just aren’t doing us any favours. It’s a long, flat spell with no real surf to speak of.

There’s a flicker of something on the 21st of July. We see a bit of a pulse coming through, with swell pushing up to 5 ft from the WNW. But the wind is swinging to a fresh cross-shore, and the period is short at 6 seconds, so it’s going to be lumpy and messy. The combined energy is moderate at 194, but the comment says poor surf conditions. That setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, honestly.

The 22nd and 23rd of July see the swell holding around 5 ft to 5 ft, still from the west, but the wind stays cross-onshore. The energy builds though – from 263 up to a moderate to strong 430 on the 23rd morning. But without clean wind, it’s just a messy, choppy affair. Not the kind of day you write home about.

Then we get to the 25th of July – Saturday morning. This is the one standout in the whole outlook. The swell jumps to a solid 10 ft from the WNW, with a period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is massive at 1274 – that is strong, powerful wave energy. The wind is a moderate cross-off from the west, which is actually a good angle here. This is a big, powerful swell that will be pushing hard. Water temp is 64°, a touch warmer than average for July, so the rubber won’t be too thick. But this size is for experienced surfers only – it’s too big for beginners, and with that kind of energy, only the crew with plenty of sessions under their belt should be out there. The wind will keep it reasonably clean, but that’s a lot of water moving. Saturday afternoon holds similar size and energy, with a fresh cross-shore wind that’ll add some lump.

The 26th of July drops back down to 5 ft with fresh cross-winds, wrapping up the forecast.

So, if you’re looking for the best of a rough bunch, Saturday the 25th of July is the call. It’s not a perfect clean day, but the power and size will be there. Everything before that is a waiting game.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:07PM5.51m
3:40AM5.65m
4:11PM5.86m
4:42AM5.96m
5:09PM6.25m
5:38AM6.26m
6:02PM6.60m
6:29AM6.48m
6:51PM6.84m
7:17AM6.57m
7:38PM6.92m
8:03AM6.52m
8:23PM6.83m
Low Tide
9:33PM1.26m
10:06AM1.12m
10:39PM0.91m
11:07AM0.80m
11:38PM0.54m
12:01PM0.49m
00:31AM0.24m
12:51PM0.27m
1:20AM0.07m
1:37PM0.18m
2:07AM0.06m
2:22PM0.24m
2:51AM0.21m
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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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