Crantock Surf Break

Lat Long: 50.40° N 5.12° W

Crantock Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 24 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Crantock sea temperature is
18.1°C
1.3° 

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


Crantock surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SW swell with 663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with SW 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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 1.7m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (BST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 27th Aug)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 11s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Grab a coffee, because we’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead before things get interesting. The next 16 days are a real mixed bag, but the first week is a washout for surf.

We’re kicking off on Monday the 24th of August, and for the next week there’s basically nothing. From Monday the 24th right through to Sunday the 30th, the surf is tiny and messy. The only spot on the radar is Crantock, a river mouth break that’s fairly consistent, but the swell is pathetic – we’re talking 0.7 ft to 3 ft with weak energy. The winds are mostly cross-off or cross, which is clean, but there’s just no power in the water. Tuesday the 25th shows a tiny 2 ft to 2 ft swell from the west with a period around 10 seconds, but it’s still way too small to get excited about. The combined energy never cracks 100, so it’s flat out disappointing.

The situation improves slightly from Thursday the 27th, when the swell climbs to 6 ft, but the wind swings cross-on and it gets choppy. The energy jumps to 702, but it’s a messy, short-period wind swell with poor quality. Friday the 28th offers a 4 ft to 5 ft swell from the west-southwest, but the period is a shocking 6 to 8 seconds, and the cross-on wind ruins it. Through the weekend, winds stay strong (18 to 25 mph) from the west and southwest, and the surf is lumpy and cross-onshore. Not a single wave worth paddling for.

Then things get weird. On Monday the 31st of August, the swell jumps to 7 ft to 7 ft from the west, but it’s still cross-on and lumpy, with energy around 600. That’s too big for beginners, and the wind is nasty. By Tuesday the 1st of September, the wind goes straight onshore from the northwest, and the swell drops to 3 ft to 5 ft. It’s a mess.

The real action starts on Wednesday the 2nd of September. The morning is clean with a light cross-off wind from the south-southwest and a 4 ft swell from the west – but the period is only 6 seconds, so it’s weak (134 energy). Then the afternoon brings a big jump: 10 ft from the west-southwest with a period of 8 seconds and a massive 952 energy. The wind is cross-off, so it’s clean, but 10 ft is expert territory. That’s the first standout swell, but it’s a beast for the crew at Crantock. The river mouth setup might handle it, but it’s gonna be heavy.

Thursday the 3rd of September keeps the size: 10 ft from the west and west-northwest, with energy over 1200. But the wind is cross-shore and cross-on, so it’s choppy and lumpy. The combined energy is strong, but the quality is wrecked by the wind. Not your day unless you’re a kite surfer – this setup at a beach break looks more interesting for kiteboarding than paddle surfing.

The real gem is hiding on Sunday the 6th of September. The morning brings a 5 ft swell from the west with a very long period of 19 seconds – that’s groundswell energy, 1895 combined energy. The wind is onshore from the north-northwest at 12 mph, but that long period means the waves will have shape and power. It’s a bit onshore, but for a point or reef, this could be epic. The afternoon keeps it going with a 5 ft swell from the west, 17-second period, and 1586 energy. This is the standout. A long period swell like this tends to break straight at beach breaks, but at a river mouth or point, it’s gold. The crowds at Crantock are often around, so expect company.

By Monday the 7th of September, the swell drops to 5 ft to 5 ft from the west-northwest with a 14-second period, and the wind is light cross-shore. The energy is 1157, and the conditions are clean. It’s a “marginal” call, but with glassy winds and groundswell, that’s a solid session.

The standout session is clearly Sunday the 6th of September. The 5 ft, 19-second groundswell from the west is the best wave of the whole forecast. It’s clean enough, and the power is insane. The second best is Wednesday the 2nd of September afternoon, if you’re a big-wave charger – 10 ft, clean, but only for experts.

The water temperature? It’s bang on average for the time of year, no drama there.

So, crew: wait out the first week of flat, windy nothing. Get excited for the 6th of September. That’s your day.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun night, fresh winds from the E by Mon morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the WSW by Sat afternoon).

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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9
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WSW
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11
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10
0.6
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10
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9
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11
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Energy kJ
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17
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28
142
663
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399
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41
54
173
178
365
Wind (km/h)
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25
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20
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25
SE
15
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20
SSW
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High Tide
3:57PM4.83m
4:24AM4.90m
4:44PM5.27m
5:04AM5.32m
5:21PM5.72m
5:40AM5.72m
5:55PM6.12m
6:12AM6.07m
6:27PM6.44m
6:44AM6.33m
7:00PM6.66m
7:17AM6.50m
7:32PM6.75m
Low Tide
9:51AM2.12m
10:24PM1.87m
10:41AM1.71m
11:07PM1.44m
11:20AM1.28m
11:43PM1.03m
11:54AM0.90m
00:16AM0.67m
12:27PM0.58m
00:48AM0.40m
12:59PM0.37m
1:19AM0.25m
1:30PM0.26m
1:50AM0.22m
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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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