Crantock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on offer.

Well, I gotta be straight with you. For the next 16 days out of Crantock, it's a tough one. The forecast is looking pretty grim for most of it. We've got a run of poor surf conditions that stretches for a solid week and a half, with no real standout session in sight. The first real glimmer of anything surfable doesn't come until the morning of Saturday the 5th of September, and even then it's a marginal call.

The only break we've got to work with is Crantock itself, a river mouth setup that's fairly consistent but can get crowded. The water temp is around 65°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year.

The Long Wait: 26th August to 4th September
From Wednesday the 26th right through to Friday the 4th of September, the surf is just a write-off. We get a pulse of swell around the 28th to the 31st of August, with waves pushing 5ft, 6ft, and even up to 10ft on the 31st, but the wind is a mess. It's either howling onshore, lumpy, or blown out with a cross-chop. The combined energy gets up there, hitting 921 and even 1345, but it's all for nothing because the wind's ruining it. That 10ft on the 31st is only for the experts anyway, and with that strong onshore wind, it's a total mess. Honestly, for a beach/river setup like this, with that much wind and that size, it looks more interesting for the kiteboarders than us paddle surfers.

The Glimmer: 5th September Onwards
Finally, on the morning of Saturday the 5th of September, we see a bit of hope. The swell drops to 5ft from the west with a period of 10 seconds, which is a nice long groundswell. The energy is moderate at 421. The wind is a light cross-onshore breeze, so it'll be a bit bumpy, but not terrible. The wave comment says it's marginal, and it's a low score, but it's the best we've got. It might be a bit too straight for this river mouth with that long period, but it's worth a paddle if you're desperate.

The morning of Sunday the 6th of September actually looks clean. We've got a 3ft west swell, 10-second period, with a light cross-offshore wind from the south. That's the cleanest wind we'll see all forecast. The combined energy is low at 191, so it's not going to be powerful, but it'll be rideable and clean. The period is still long, so it might be a bit walled-off at Crantock, but it's your best shot for a glassy session.

After that, we're back into poor conditions until the 10th of September, with small, choppy waves and stronger winds.

The Verdict
Honestly, there's no "standout" session here. The best of a bad bunch is the morning of Sunday the 6th of September. Clean, light winds, and a small, long-period swell. It'll be a nice, easy paddle, but don't expect any barrels. Keep an eye on the forecasts, because with a run like this, it can't get much worse.

Rusty.

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