
Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, W swell with 668 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. 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 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 13) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 12th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 13th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. Right now, and for the next week or so, the surf around here is looking pretty grim. We’ve got a lot of onshore wind and chop messing up what little swell there is. It's not going to be pretty, but let's look at what’s on the table.
The first real sniff of anything decent doesn't show up until the 19th. Before that, we’re in a holding pattern with lumpy, cross-shore slop. The water temps are a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t be freezing while you’re getting skunked.
Now, that Saturday the 19th, there’s a slight window. The wind will be light and for a brief moment it’ll go glassy in the afternoon. Swell is small, around 3ft from the W with a period of 10-11 seconds. It’s not the cleanest and the energy is still weak (241-258), but it’s the first time things look rideable. The waves will be soft and gutless, but for a beginner, it might be your best bet.
Then we go quiet again. The 20th and 21st have some cross-offshore winds, which is a start, but the swell is still weak and a bit all over the place. The energy is still pretty low, so don't expect much push.
Here’s the one to keep an eye on: Wednesday the 23rd. The morning looks questionable, tide-wise, but by the afternoon we’ve got a proper offshore wind from the ESE, and the swell fills in a bit. We’re looking at 4-5ft of WNW groundswell, with a period of 12-13 seconds. The combined energy jumps up to 482-613, which is a solid step up. The wave direction is coming from the WNW, and for Crantock (a rivermouth setup), that should line up nicely. This is where I'd put my money. Crantock is fairly consistent, and the winds look clean. It’s not going to be epic, but it'll be the best surf we’ve had in a while.
After that, it just fades away into tiny dribble. The swell drops right off from the 24th onward. The 25th and 26th have almost nothing, so don't bother paddling out unless you’ve got a longboard and a lot of patience.
So there you have it. A long flat stretch, a small window on the 19th, and a slightly better, cleaner period on the afternoon of the 23rd. That’s the standout, even if it’s still a week and a half away. Things look like they could change, but right now, that’s the call.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Fri afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Sat afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
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373 | 257 | 160 | 201 | 291 | 668 | 504 | 318 | 207 | 157 | 146 | 130 | 264 | 636 | 428 | 479 | 435 | 221 | 408 | 528 | 494 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:16PM6.92m | 6:36AM6.73m | 6:54PM6.99m | 7:12AM6.75m | 7:29PM6.87m | 7:47AM6.62m | 8:04PM6.58m | 8:20AM6.34m | 8:38PM6.17m | 8:54AM5.95m | 9:13PM5.69m | 9:30AM5.49m | 9:51PM5.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:17PM0.15m | 00:40AM-0.03m | 12:54PM0.03m | 1:15AM-0.02m | 1:28PM0.07m | 1:48AM0.15m | 2:02PM0.27m | 2:19AM0.45m | 2:34PM0.59m | 2:50AM0.85m | 3:07PM1.01m | 3:22AM1.30m | 3:42PM1.48m | 3:59AM1.78m | |||||||
6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
— | 7:44 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 15 | — | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | — | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | — | — | W 13 |
373 | 257 | 160 | 201 | 4 | — | 504 | 318 | 207 | 157 | 146 | 130 | 264 | — | 75 | 479 | 435 | 221 | — | — | 3 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 15 | — | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | N 6 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 9 | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 6 | 6 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | WNW 10 | WNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | W 5 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
— | — | — | — | 291 | 668 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 636 | 428 | 135 | 52 | 69 | 408 | 528 | 494 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 40 | 3 | 3 | 205 | 239 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 141 | 141 | 97 | 217 | 500 | 230 | 230 | 48 | |
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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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