Surf Forecasts:
Crantock surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, W swell with 1,748 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Crantock in the next 16 days are 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (BST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Crantock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s get into it for Crantock. I’ve been staring at the charts and, honestly, it’s a bit of a tough watch for the next couple of weeks. The good news is, there’s a tiny window that might just be worth the wait.
The overall pattern is dominated by poor surf conditions for the majority of the 16-day outlook. We’re looking at a long, boring stretch right from the start. The first few days are a complete write-off, so don’t even bother waxing up. The wind is just wrong, and the swell is messy with a cross-onshore kick. The water is sitting at a touch warmer than normal for the time of year, about 64°, which is a couple of degrees above the average, so at least you won’t be freezing your nuts off when you do finally paddle out.
We finally get a glimmer of hope on Saturday, September 12th. The morning is still a bit meh, but the afternoon turns glassy. It’s only a small wave, around 4 ft from the west with a period of 10 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (237). It’s not going to be a world-beater, but it’ll be surfable and clean. The break is a river mouth, so that west swell will wrap in nicely. The optimum swell is from the west, so that’s a match. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but it’s *often* crowded, so expect some company.
The next real standout is a bit further out, on Thursday, September 17th. The morning is glassy again, with a clean 6 ft wave from the west-northwest (combined energy of 278). The period is a short 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit lumpy, but clean conditions will make it rideable. The afternoon stays clean with a cross-off breeze. Again, this is a spot that *often* gets busy, so get there early.
If I had to pick one absolute best on offer, it’s that glassy session on the 12th. The wind is perfect, the swell has a bit of a longer period, and it’s the most user-friendly wave in the window. The 17th is a promising second pick, but it’s a week and a half away, so take that with a pinch of salt. For the rest of the time, you’re looking at a lot of choppy, onshore junk. The last week of the forecast is particularly bleak, with a lot of cross-on slop. It’s a waiting game, boys.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WSW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NW by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
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PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 16 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 326 | 153 | 78 | 55 | 254 | 1487 | 1106 | 883 | 601 | 476 | 406 | 357 | 223 | 105 | 72 | 166 | 459 | 343 | 377 | 217 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | on | on |
High Tide | 00:35AM4.84m | 1:21PM4.91m | 2:12AM4.87m | 2:52PM5.18m | 3:32AM5.24m | 4:00PM5.69m | 4:31AM5.74m | 4:52PM6.23m | 5:18AM6.20m | 5:36PM6.65m | 5:59AM6.54m | 6:16PM6.92m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:21PM1.87m | 7:09AM2.02m | 8:06PM1.87m | 8:47AM1.83m | 9:32PM1.48m | 9:59AM1.38m | 10:33PM0.96m | 10:53AM0.87m | 11:22PM0.49m | 11:38AM0.44m | 00:03AM0.14m | 12:17PM0.15m | 00:40AM-0.03m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | 7:57 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:51 | — | — | 7:47 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:44 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 13 | W 12 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | N 5 | W 8 | W 8 | W 11 | WSW 8 | — | — | W 8 |
| kJ | 326 | 153 | 78 | 55 | 125 | 1487 | 1106 | — | 601 | — | — | — | 21 | 105 | 72 | 9 | 459 | — | — | 217 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | N 4 | SW 13 | SW 13 | W 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 5 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 254 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | W 20 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | N 5 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | — | 8 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | W 11 | — | W 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | — | — | WSW 7 | — | W 9 | W 8 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 883 | — | 476 | 406 | 357 | 223 | — | — | 166 | — | 343 | 377 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 105 | 206 | 3 | 97 | 205 | 225 | 230 | 230 | 97 | 97 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 214 | 512 | 230 | 230 | 97 |
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