Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, W swell with 1,352 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s 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 (Sep 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 0.7m 3s period and expected on Monday (Sep 07) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this isn’t the most exciting outlook I’ve ever written. We’re looking at a 16-day window for Crantock, and honestly, the surf is pretty grim for most of it. The forecast is flat, blown out, or just plain messy for long stretches, so I’ll tell you where the few glimmers are, but don’t get your hopes up too high.
The first real chance to even consider paddling out doesn’t come until Tuesday the 8th of September. For the whole first week of this forecast, we’ve got a mix of onshore wind and messy swell. We’ll see a spike of 8 ft from the west on Monday the 31st of August, but with a strong 22 mph northwesterly blowing straight on, it’s a washing machine. The combined energy is a meaty 1352, but it’s unsurfable. That wave energy stays moderate to strong into the 4th of September (459-701), but the wind is always cross or cross-onshore, churning up a lumpy, choppy mess. It’s a kite surfer’s dream, not a paddle surfer’s.
So, we wait. The first hint of a clean-up comes on Sunday the 6th of September. The swell has dropped right off to 2 ft to 2 ft from the west, but the wind turns offshore from the SSE. It’s clean, but there’s barely any energy in the water – combined energy is only 62 to 87. It’s a tiny, clean ankle-snapper for the longboard or a beginner, but don’t expect to get your fins wet.
The standout of the entire forecast, if you can call it that, is Tuesday the 8th of September. The morning sees a 7 ft swell from the west (period 9 seconds, combined energy 718) with a light cross-shore wind. It’s only a “marginal” call, but it’s the best we’ve got. This is a river break, so it’s a bit sheltered. 7 ft is getting into the size where it’s not for beginners, and it might be a bit straight for the beach, but the lower energy and cleaner wind make it the most interesting window. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, so no need to dig out the 5/4 just yet.
After that, it’s a long, flat spell. From the 9th of September right through to the 15th, we’ve got a run of tiny, clean offshore days, but the swell is a joke – 1.0 ft to 3 ft. The wind is fresh and offshore from the SE, so it’s glassy, but there’s simply no wave to ride. The combined energy drops to as low as 17. It’s a beautiful, flat, sunny lake. The very last day, Tuesday the 15th of September, finally shows a whisper of life: 3 ft from the west with a 11-second period and a moderate offshore breeze. The combined energy is 224, but it’s a very ordinary, weak day. That’s three weeks away, so don’t bank on it.
In short: the first week is a write-off with wind. The second week is clean but flat. If you’re desperate, the morning of Tuesday the 8th of September is your only real shot at something with a bit of push, but it’s still a marginal call. The rest is for the seals.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Sun night, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Thu night, light winds from the N by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1352 | 998 | 407 | 188 | 120 | 105 | 319 | 422 | 334 | 323 | 305 | 372 | 439 | 681 | 385 | 614 | 338 | 154 | 80 | 56 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:50AM6.54m | 8:07PM6.69m | 8:25AM6.45m | 8:43PM6.48m | 9:03AM6.22m | 9:24PM6.14m | 9:46AM5.87m | 10:12PM5.68m | 10:38AM5.44m | 11:12PM5.19m | 11:48AM5.04m | 00:35AM4.84m | 1:21PM4.91m | 2:12AM4.87m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:03PM0.29m | 2:23AM0.32m | 2:37PM0.44m | 2:58AM0.56m | 3:15PM0.71m | 3:38AM0.92m | 4:00PM1.10m | 4:27AM1.36m | 4:58PM1.53m | 5:33AM1.79m | 6:21PM1.87m | 7:09AM2.02m | 8:06PM1.87m | ||||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 10 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
— | 998 | 407 | 188 | 120 | 105 | 10 | 24 | 8 | 323 | 305 | 372 | 20 | 20 | 155 | 614 | 338 | 154 | 80 | 56 | 33 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 5 | N 5 | — | SW 16 | — | — | — | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | — | — | WSW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 5 | N 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 16 |
— | — | 13 | 2 | — | 10 | — | — | — | 21 | 23 | 23 | — | — | 19 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 21 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 18 | W 18 | SW 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | SW 12 |
— | — | 6 | 6 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | — | 6 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | NNW 5 | — | — | — | — | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | — | — | — | SE 2 | SSE 3 | SSE 3 |
1352 | 30 | — | — | — | — | 319 | 422 | 334 | — | — | — | 439 | 681 | 385 | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 230 | 135 | 3 | 3 | 201 | 0 | 292 | 217 | 33 | 3 | 217 | 230 | 217 | 217 | 97 | 38 | 40 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
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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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